Chinese Poached Chicken Recipe - White Cut Chicken Recipe 白切鷄

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while salt is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and canola oil is more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein while white rice is a budget-friendly staple.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric offers health benefits while ground ginger is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare the chicken by rinsing it under cold water and removing any innards.

Place the chicken in a pot and cover with water.

Add ginger to the pot for flavor.

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked through.

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

Strain the broth and reserve for later use.

Chill the chicken in ice water to stop the cooking process and retain moisture.

Once cooled, chop the chicken into serving pieces.

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