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Poached Chicken Recipe: Sliced chicken breast with herb-roasted potato wedges and fresh greens.

Poached Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • Cold water or broth as needed to cover the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Lemon slices, onions, garlic, herbs optional aromatics

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in a medium saucepan. Add enough cold water or broth to cover the chicken by about 1 inch. Sprinkle with kosher salt, and add lemon slices, onion, garlic, or herbs if desired.
    Poaching chicken breasts with lemon, garlic, and herbs for Poached Chicken.
  • Set the pot over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, which typically takes about 8-12 minutes. Skim off any white froth that forms on the surface—this is normal, just chicken protein and fat.
    Simmering poaching liquid with lemon and herbs for Poached Chicken.
  • Once the liquid starts to simmer, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing, dicing, or shredding as desired.
    Poached chicken breast resting on a wooden cutting board.
  • If you wish to save the poaching liquid, strain it through a fine mesh sieve and refrigerate or freeze for future use as a light broth.
    Straining poaching liquid for the Poached Chicken Recipe through a sieve into a jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalProtein: 48gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1425mg
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