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How to Make THE BEST Poached Chicken
This poached chicken recipe is a game-changing technique that makes perfectly cooked, juicy and tender chicken breast ready to star in everything from salads to sandwiches.
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups water or chicken broth , or a combination of both
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 small shallots , peeled
- fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, thyme
Instructions
- Trim the chicken breasts of any extra fat or fibers. If the chicken breasts are extra large, cut into 8 ounces each.
- Combine the water or chicken broth, or a combination of both, in a 3-quart saucepan or deep-sided skillet. Add the white wine, juice from the lemon, and the lemon half with the kosher salt and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and shallots, reduce the heat, and cook at a low bubbling simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the herbs, cover, and let stand until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165°F on a digital thermometer.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate or bowl and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to cool. Discard the poaching liquid, onion, and herbs. Cut the chicken across the grain or shred as desired.
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Notes
- Note: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1655mg
(69%)
Potassium
774mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1655mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 774mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.