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Poached Chicken Recipe

Easy Poached Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Water or broth as needed to cover
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Optional aromatics: lemon slices onions, garlic, herbs

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in a pot and cover them with cold water or broth by about an inch. Season with kosher salt. Feel free to add lemon slices, onions, garlic, or herbs for extra flavor.
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  • Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. If any white froth forms on the surface, it's just chicken fat, which you can skim off.
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  • Once simmering, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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  • Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes. This is a good time to dice or shred the chicken for meal prep, if needed.
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  • If you want to keep the poaching liquid, strain it through a fine mesh sieve and store it in the fridge or freezer for future use.
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Nutrition

Calories: 2kcalProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.03mg
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