Ginger And Star Anise Poached Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN BRAISED WITH GINGER AND STAR ANISE

Steps:

• Heat a wok over medium heat, add the peppercorns and cook, shaking often for 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
• Remove and crush lightly with the back of a knife.
• Reheat the wok, add the oil and swirl to coat.
• Add the ginger and garlic and cook over a low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
• Add the chicken, increase the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned all over.
• Add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
• Serve with rice.

GINGER AND STAR ANISE POACHED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a small saucepan with all the other ingredients.
• Slowly bring to the boil and simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
• Remove chicken from liquid.
• Serve chicken, thinly sliced on a bed of jasmine rice and baby bok choy.
• 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.
• Stir and serve over chicken if desired.
• Strain the stock and reserve for another use (makes a lovely soup base).