Poached Ginger Chicken

Name: Poached Ginger Chicken
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 cups water; Cooking spray; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; Boston lettuce leaves (optional); Green onions (optional)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups water
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon peanut oil
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Boston lettuce leaves (optional)
Green onions (optional)

Directions

1

Combine chicken and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
2

Remove chicken from broth; discard broth. Cut chicken into thin slices; place slices in a shallow dish.
3

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Add chopped green onions and ginger; saute 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and spoon over chicken.
4

Add sweetener, sherry, and soy sauce to pan; bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Pour soy sauce mixture over chicken. Cover and chill thoroughly. If desired, spoon chicken mixture evenly onto individual lettuce-lined salad plates, and garnish with green onions.
5

carbo rating: 3