Shredded Chicken with Chilli Sauce

Steps

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1. 1
   Pour approximately 750 ml of water into a pot. Add a large piece of thinly sliced ginger, a few cloves, several spring onions, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil to infuse the aromatic flavors into the broth.
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2. 2
   Add the two large chicken breast pieces to the boiling broth. Keep the heat high and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
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3. 3
   After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot. Place them on a plate to cool completely. Reserve the broth as it will be used to prepare the sauce.
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4. 4
   In a bowl, combine chopped spring onion greens, two chopped fresh red chillies, 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of hot sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of chilli paste, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of red chilli sauce, half a teaspoon of sugar, and 1 small cup of cooled chicken stock. Mix everything together thoroughly.
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5. 5
   Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and pepper to achieve the desired flavor balance.
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6. 6
   Shred the cooled chicken breasts into fine strands. The chicken should be perfectly cooked and easily shredded.
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7. 7
   Arrange the shredded chicken pieces on a serving plate. Gently pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. The chicken will immediately absorb the flavorful sauce, becoming moist and succulent.
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8. 8
   Garnish the dish with sesame seeds and chopped red chilli for visual appeal.
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