Poached chicken in Chinese rice wine (gluten free)
If you like flavorsome, juicy & tender white cut chicken, you should try this recipe with Chinese rice wine. So simple and no recipe required.
Bring a pot of water to boil, drop in 1 inch of ginger (sliced), 2 inch of lemongrass (lightly bashed), 2 chicken breast fillets (whole) and season with salt; bring the water back to gentle boil; turn off the heat and leave the pot on the stove (not turn on) for 25 minutes or so; Check the chicken, this should be just cooked after 25 minutes; Slice the chicken into strips and pour over Chinese rice wine that is just enough to cover the chicken pieces; drizzle with some sesame oil and a small dash of soy (optional); leave the dish aside in room temperature for a while (30 minutes) for the flavor to develop; Serve at room temperature or chilled; Garnish with chopped shallot that’s been quickly pan fried in some hot oil then dusted with some sea salt.
