Chinese-Style Poached Chicken with Pear and Orange

Name: Chinese-Style Poached Chicken with Pear and Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/4 pound fresh ginger, thinly sliced and crushed, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger; 8 scallions, halved, plus 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts only; Four 12-ounce bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock or broth; 2 tablespoons Chinese black-bean-garlic sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cut into 1/4-inch wedges; 4 mandarins, separated into sections; 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, torn; 1/4 cup roasted cashews, chopped

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/4 pound fresh ginger, thinly sliced and crushed, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger
8 scallions, halved, plus 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts only
Four 12-ounce bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 1/4 cups chicken stock or broth
2 tablespoons Chinese black-bean-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
4 mandarins, separated into sections
1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup roasted cashews, chopped

1
In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water and 1/2 cup of salt to a boil with the crushed ginger and halved scallions.
2
Add the chicken and remove from the heat.
3
Cover and let stand until cooked through, 35 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
5
Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes.
6
Add the red pepper, five-spice powder and sliced scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes.
7
Add the stock, black-bean and soy sauces and bring just to a boil.
8
Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce is thickened, 2 minutes.
9
Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger with the sesame oil and the 1 teaspoon of vinegar; keep warm.
10
In a bowl, toss the pear, mandarins, basil and cashews with the remaining 1 tablespoon each of oil and vinegar and season with salt.
11
Transfer the chicken to a carving board and discard the skin and bones.
12
Slice the breasts crosswise, transfer to plates and drizzle with some of the sauce.
13
Serve with the salad, passing additional sauce at the table.
14
make ahead The sauce can be refrigerated overnight; reheat gently, adding water if it is too thick.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1/4 pound fresh ginger, thinly sliced and crushed, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger, 8 scallions, halved, plus 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts only, Four 12-ounce bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Style Poached Chicken with Pear and Orange falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!