Poached Ginger Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 3/4 to 2 pounds)
- kosher salt
- 2 inches piece gingerroot, peeled
- 1 large shallot
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 12 teaspoon sugar
- 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch radish, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
- 1 lime, juice of
- Put the chicken in a medium pot with just enough water to cover; add 1 tablespoon salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook until the chicken is firm to the touch, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of salted ice water.
- Drain the chicken and plunge into the ice water for about 30 seconds to stop the cooking.
- Drain again.
- Grate the ginger and shallot into a small bowl.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons peanut oil, the sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon each sugar and salt.
- Toss the cucumber and radishes with the chili sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the watercress and toss.
- Divide the salad among plates.
- Slice the chicken and add to the plates, then top with the ginger mixture.
- Drizzle with the lime juice.
chicken breasts, kosher salt, gingerroot, shallot, peanut oil, sesame oil, sugar, cucumber, radish, asian chili sauce, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/poached-ginger-chicken-436405 (may not work)