Asian poached chicken

Submitted by KJ1036

"A light, healthy and flovourful chicken dish. Originall from Super Food Ideas magazine."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 liter chicken stock
• 1 liter water
• 1⁄2 cup oyster sauce
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 4 star anise
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 (3 cm) piece ginger, chopped
• 2 coriander roots, bruised
• 2 -4 chicken breasts
• 1 (1 1/2 cm) piece ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red chile, finely chopped

directions

1. Combine all ingredients up to (and including) coriander roots in a large saucepan or deep frying pan.
2. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat.
3. Add chicken, simmering until cooked.
4. Blend together remaining ginger, garlic and chilli until well combined.
5. Add a little liquid and pour over chicken, to serve.