Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse 1.5 kilograms of whole chicken thoroughly under cold water, pat it dry with paper towels, and lightly season it all over with 1 teaspoon of salt.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine 2 liters of water, 50 grams of sliced ginger, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 4 pieces of star anise, and 0.5 teaspoon of sugar, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

3. 3

   Carefully lower the prepared 1.5 kilograms of chicken into the simmering liquid, ensuring it is fully submerged, then reduce the heat to a very low simmer and cover the pot.

4. 4

   Gently poach the chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 74 degrees Celsius in the thickest part.

5. 5

   Remove the poached chicken from the pot, allow it to rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board, reserving the infused broth, then chop the chicken into serving pieces.

6. 6

   Prepare a simple dipping sauce by combining 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small bowl, optionally adding 1 sliced red chili.

7. 7

   Serve the chopped 1.5 kilograms of poached chicken immediately with the warm star anise infused broth, garnished with 2 sliced spring onions and 0.25 cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves, alongside the dipping sauce.