SpaFlyer Sunday Brunch: Chicken Poached in Orange Spice Tea

Hilton Head Health Institute’s Healthy Lifestyle program focuses on helping guests lose weight. It's weight loss spa approach is a well-rounded, time-tested program that teaches nutrition, fitness, knowledge, and self-awareness for a total healthy way of living.  One of the popular recipes served at the Institute is this poached chicken, which uses the inventive ingredient of Orange Spice Tea.  After the jump, the recipe.

Orange Spice Tea Poached Chicken Breast Hilton Head Health Institute www.hhhealth.com

2 boneless, skinless, organic chicken breasts 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 cup organic, low sodium chicken stock 2 orange spice tea bags 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated fine 1 teaspoon orange zest, chopped fine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, diluted 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine Pinch of sea salt Pinch of cayenne pepper

Combine orange juice and chicken stock in a small stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and add tea bags. Simmer 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add chicken breasts to mixture and poach for 8 minutes or 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken breasts and keep warm. Remove and discard tea bags and return poaching liquid to a simmer; reduce liquid to one cup. Brown butter in small saucepan. Add shallots and sauté. Add ginger and continue to cook 1 or 2 minutes. Mix in reduced poaching liquid and orange zest. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry to a glaze consistency. Stir in cilantro, salt, and cayenne. Slice chicken breasts on a diagonal and garnish with orange spice glaze. Serve with steamed rice and baby bok choy. Serves 2.