Ginger and Star Anise Poached Chicken

Tasty, tender chicken breast with an Asian flavour.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3  cups  chicken stock
• 3  cm ginger, thinly sliced
• 1  star anise
• 1  tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2  green onions, cut into 5 cm lengths

Directions

1. Place chicken in a small saucepan with all the other ingredients.
2. Slowly bring to the boil and simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
3. Remove chicken from liquid.
4. Serve chicken, thinly sliced on a bed of jasmine rice and baby bok choy.
5. You can also make a sauce for the chicken using 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (heated in a small pan), then add 1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger and 4 finely sliced green onions with a little salt.
6. Stir and serve over chicken if desired.
7. Strain the stock and reserve for another use (makes a lovely soup base).