How to Make Poached Chicken
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
136 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Make Poached Chicken
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Tender and juicy boneless chicken breasts are poached to perfection in just minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-7 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 lices onion
- 1 prig each of fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, and parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken, herbs, peppercorn, garlic, onion and bay leaf in a shallow pan.
- Pour in enough broth to cover chicken about ½ way.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting or slicing. Strain and reserve the broth for use in recipes or to serve with chicken.
- Slice, dice, or shred the chicken.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can vary in size from 5 to 10 ounces. The cooking time indicated is for a 6 to 7 ounce chicken breast. If the chicken breasts are larger or smaller, cooking times will need to be adjusted.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
136
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
447mg
(13%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.8mg
(2%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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