Boiled Chicken Drumsticks with Scallion Oil (白切鸡) – Easy Homemade Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

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

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives are a healthier option, while green onions are often cheaper.

Put the drumsticks into boiling water, ensuring they are completely submerged.

Boil under medium heat until the drumsticks start floating.

Turn off the heat and let the drumsticks soak for about 20 minutes to finish cooking with residual heat.

After 20 minutes, take out the drumsticks and soak them in icy cold water to keep the skin crispy and the meat tender.

Cut the chicken into small pieces and place them on a plate.

Shred the scallions and mince the ginger.

Cut the red chili pepper into small pieces.

In a heated pan, add cooking oil, then add the minced ginger and red chili pepper, stirring a few times.

Pour the hot oil onto the shredded scallions and quickly mix a few times with a spoon.

Add sugar, dark rice vinegar, fish sauce, salt, and sesame oil to the scallion mixture.

Lay the scallion sauce on top of the chicken pieces before serving.

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