Fragrant poached chicken

Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock

2 cups water

1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce

3 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3cm piece ginger, peeled, sliced

4 x 150g skinless chicken breast fillets

2 teaspoons cornflourcornstarchX

1 tablespoon water

4 cups steamed rice, to serve

3 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

4 cups steamed bok choy, to serve

4 cups steamed broccoli, to serve

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Instructions

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1 Combine stock, water, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, oil and ginger in a large deep frying pan. Add chicken. Place over a medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer.

2 Reduce heat and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups of stock. Transfer chicken to a large plate and cover. Place reserved stock in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Combine cornflour and water in a bowl, then add to stock. Stir until well combined and thick. Remove from heat.

3 Spoon rice onto 4 serving plates. Slice chicken and place on rice. Spoon over sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with steamed bok choy and broccoli.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check stock and soy sauce are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 494 cal

Kilojoules 2070 kJ

Protein 45 g

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 5 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 570 mg

Calcium 120 mg

Iron 3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.