Boiled Chicken with Scallion Sauce
Tender and Juicy Boiled Chicken with Scallion Sauce Recipe
Are you tired of cooking chicken breast only to find it dry and tough? I know the feeling all too well. As someone who tends to cook chicken often, I've experimented with various methods to ensure that the meat comes out tender and juicy every time. And let me tell you, if you haven't tried boiled chicken before, you're in for a treat!
Today, I'm excited to share with you my favorite boiled chicken recipe that guarantees succulent results every time. Not only is this method incredibly simple, but the addition of a flavorful scallion sauce takes this dish to a whole new level. Trust me, once you try it, you'll wonder why you haven't been cooking chicken this way all along.
RECIPE
Servings: 3-4
Time: 15 min + overnight
Ingredients:
3 pieces of chicken breast
1 thick scallion
2 slices of ginger
5 cups of water
Salt
For the sauce:
1/4 piece of scallion
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
3 tablespoons of sugar
3 tablespoons of rice vinegar
3 tablespoons of sesame oil
Instructions:
In a pot, add 4 cups of water along with the thickly cut scallion (3-4 inches long) and ginger slices. Bring the water to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add another cup of water to the pot along with the chicken breasts. Allow the water to come to a boil again, then let it boil for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Allow the chicken to cool down in the pot overnight.
The next day, remove the chicken from the pot and slice it into desired serving portions.
Chop the remaining scallion finely to prepare the sauce.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chopped scallion to make the flavorful sauce.
Pour the sauce over the sliced chicken and toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
How to Cook Chicken Breast to Tender:
Cooking chicken breast to tender perfection can be a challenge, but with the right techniques, you can ensure that your chicken turns out juicy and flavorful every time.
This slow cooking method can help keep chicken breast moist and tender. Avoid high heat methods like grilling or frying, as they can easily dry out the meat. And allow the cooked chicken breast. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a juicier and more tender texture.
When slicing cooked chicken breast, always cut against the grain to shorten the muscle fibers, making the meat more tender and easier to chew.
