Cold Ginger Chicken
Delight your taste buds with the refreshing and flavorful Cold Ginger Chicken, a classic dish that perfectly balances simplicity and sophistication. This recipe features tender poached chicken, simmered gently with aromatic ginger and green onions, then cooled in an ice bath to lock in its moisture and silky texture. The real star? A bold and zesty ginger-green onion sauce, elevated with a touch of sesame oil and soy sauce, poured sizzling-hot to unleash its tantalizing fragrance. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect as a light entrée or cooling summer meal. Serve it chilled on a platter for a stunning and flavorful centerpiece that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 lbs Whole chicken
- 1 4-inch piece Fresh ginger
- 6 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 4 cups Ice
- 10 cups Water
Instructions
Wash the chicken thoroughly and remove any excess fat or debris. Set aside.
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 stalks of green onions and a 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced. Then, add the whole chicken and salt.
Lower the heat to medium and let the chicken simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and immediately place it in a large bowl of ice water to cool for 10 minutes. This helps maintain the tenderness of the meat and stops the cooking process.
Meanwhile, prepare the ginger sauce. Finely mince the remaining 2-inch piece of ginger and the remaining 4 stalks of green onions.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan until hot (but not smoking). Carefully pour the hot oil over the minced ginger and green onion mixture. Stir to combine.
Add sesame oil, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt to the sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Once the chicken is cool, pat it dry with paper towels and chop it into serving-sized pieces. Arrange the chicken on a plate.
Serve the chilled chicken with the ginger sauce on the side, or spoon the sauce over the chicken for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.9 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 78.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 7855 mg | 342% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
