Chicken with Ginger Pesto

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This is my version of a Chinese classic, Cold Ginger Chicken. I like to serve this with steamed jasmine rice and Japanese-style marinated cucumbers. It makes for a pretty presentation when sliced on bias and served with the bright green, fresh sauce drizzled all over it.

Submitted by Kelly Joy
Updated on January 11, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Pour the white wine into a saucepan of lightly salted water, and place the chicken breasts into the pan. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer the chicken until cooked through and white, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the chicken cool in the broth. Remove from the broth, and set the chicken aside.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and stir in the ginger, garlic, salt, and sugar. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is browned and soft, and the oil is flavored, about 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the white parts of the onions are soft.

  3. Slice the poached chicken breasts on the bias into slices about 1 inch wide, and arrange attractively on a plate. Spoon the green onion mixture over the chicken breasts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
9g Fat
4g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 926mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 240mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.