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Saltwater Poached Chicken with Vegetables
35 minServes 2Nutri-Score A€€
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35 min
35 minSaltwater Poached Chicken with Vegetables
what you need
Ingredients
chicken breastMeat400 g
ginger (sliced)Produce20 g
scallion (cut into segments, plus more sliced for the dressing)Produce3 pieces
cooking winePantry15 ml
salt (for the saltwater)Spices20 g
broccoli (cut into florets)Produce200 g
carrot (sliced)Produce150 g- sesame oilPantry15 ml
garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
white pepperSpices2 g
per serving
Nutrition
333kcal
- Carbs
- 13 g
- Proteins
- 46 g
- Fat
- 11 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Mixing bowl
Colander
Tongs
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Prepare the saltwater and poach the chicken
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil with the ginger, scallion and cooking wine.
- Add the chicken breast and simmer gently.
- Turn off the heat and let the chicken sit in the hot broth.
- Step 2
Cook the vegetables
- Add the broccoli and carrot to the same salted water and boil until just tender.
- Transfer the vegetables to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Step 3
Make the dressing
- Whisk a little of the poaching broth with the sesame oil, garlic, spring onion and white pepper.
- Add a pinch more salt if needed.
- Step 4
Assemble and serve
- Slice the poached chicken.
- Toss the chicken and vegetables with the light dressing and serve.