🍗✨ Healthy White Cut Chicken Thighs
Low-Fat, High-Protein Chinese Recipe That’s Juicy & Easy to Make
Tender, juicy chicken with pure, natural flavor — White Cut Chicken is a classic Chinese dish loved for its simplicity. 😍
No heavy oil, no frying — just gentle cooking that keeps the meat moist and nutritious.
🧂 Ingredients:
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4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin removed for lower fat)
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4 cups water
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2 slices ginger
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1 green onion, cut into sections
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½ tsp salt
Optional dipping sauce:
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp minced garlic
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Chopped green onion
👩🍳 How to Make It:
1️⃣ Prepare the chicken:
Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Remove skin if desired.
2️⃣ Poach gently:
Bring water to a boil. Add ginger and green onion.
Add chicken, lower heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 15–18 minutes until just cooked through.
3️⃣ Rest the chicken:
Turn off heat and let chicken sit in the hot broth for 5 minutes for extra juiciness.
4️⃣ Cool slightly & slice:
Remove chicken, let rest briefly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
5️⃣ Serve:
Season lightly with salt or dip into the simple sauce.
💡 Tips for Best Results:
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Gentle heat keeps the chicken tender
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Letting the chicken rest in broth prevents dryness
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Use the leftover broth for soup or noodles
🍗 Light. Juicy. Nourishing.
This Healthy White Cut Chicken Thighs recipe proves simple cooking can be incredibly satisfying. 💛
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