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How to Make Poached Chicken

Tender and juicy boneless chicken breasts are poached to perfection in just minutes.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Place chicken, herbs, peppercorn, garlic, onion and bay leaf in a shallow pan.
  2. Pour in enough broth to cover chicken about ½ way.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.