Moist Boiled Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Put plenty of water (so that the chicken doesn't stick out above) in a pan and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the chicken, ginger, leek and sake, set the heat to medium, and bring to a boil again.
3. 3
   Turn the heat down to very low, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 minutes or so while skimming off the scum.
4. 4
   Turn the heat off, cover with a lid and leave as-is for about 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Transfer the chicken with the cooking liquid to a plastic container, and leave it until it has cooled completely.
6. 6
   Make sure the chicken is totally immersed in the liquid!
7. 7
   When the chicken has cooled completely, it's done!