Ginger And Star Anise Poached Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken stock
3 cm ginger, thinly sliced
1 star anise
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 green onions, cut into 5 cm lengths

Preparation

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).