Chicken and pak choy in ginger broth for Dollar8

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Special options: Low cost / value
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Chicken, Soup

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INGREDIENTS

1 litre chicken stock
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 slice orange rind
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 chicken breast fillets
1 bunch baby pak choy, washed, leaves separated
Extra sliced ginger, coriander leaves, to serve

METHOD

In a large saucepan combine stock, garlic, ginger, sauce, rind, cinnamon, star anise and sesame oil. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
Lower chicken into broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove broth from heat. Cool for 10-15 minutes to finish cooking chicken. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Return broth to heat. Add pak choy and simmer on low for about 1 minute, until leaves begin to wilt.
Slice chicken and divide between bowls. Spoon in broth with leaves. Serve soup topped with ginger and coriander.

Top tip
Serve with steamed rice for a heartier meal.

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