Asian-style poached chicken

Asian-style poached chicken

by Tracy Hanify last modified Jul 24, 2009 01:59 PM

Easy to make, satisfying and healthy, this chicken dish is on the table in 20 minutes!

Instructions

Step 1 Combine stock, water, soy sauce, cinnamon, star anise, sesame oil and ginger in a deep frying pan or wok. Add chicken to stock and cook over medium heat. Bring stock to gentle simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 10–12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups of stock mixture. Transfer chicken to a large plate and cover.

Step 2 Put reserved stock into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Combine 1 tablespoon cold water and cornflour in cup. Add cornflour mixture to stock. Stir until well combined and mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

Step 3 Spoon rice onto 4 serving plates. Slice chicken and place onto rice. Spoon over sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with bok choy on the side.

Recipe by:
Dixie Elliott
Styling:
Trish Heagerty
Photography:
André Martin

First published March 2009