Chicken with Mushrooms and Scallions

By BCVH

Nutrition facts per serving: 190 calories, 28 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat (0.9 g saturated), 1 g fiber

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 small bunch scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
• 4 ounces shitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a very large skillet or soup pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the scallion whites and garlic; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

2. Pour the water into the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and ginger and let simmer for 2 minutes. Gently place the chicken pieces in the broth. Reduce heat to low; cover and poach until the chicken is just cooked through, about 7 minutes.

3. Transfer the chicken pieces to wide, shallow bowls. Ladle broth over the chicken. Garnish with the scallion greens and serve.