Scallion Oil Chicken – £4.59 Feeds 2 | £5 Dinner Challenge | Budget Family Meal Recipe

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers less salt.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ginger paste is convenient, while ground ginger is less expensive.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and patting it dry.

Place the chicken in a pot and cover with water.

Add scallions, ginger, salt, and sugar to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Poach the chicken gently for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly.

Slice the chicken into serving pieces and arrange on a plate.

In a small saucepan, heat vegetable oil until shimmering.

Add chopped scallions and ginger to the hot oil, frying until fragrant.

Pour the hot oil mixture over the sliced chicken.

Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil before serving.

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