How to Poach Chicken
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Poach Chicken
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Learn how to poach chicken with this simple tutorial that's perfect for meal prepping. Poaching chicken is healthy and versatile for recipes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs breasts, thighs, or both
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ yellow onion sliced
- 4-6 garlic cloves peeled
- 5 whole black peppercorns
- 4 parsley sprigs
- 2 fresh Rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken lightly with salt.
- Transfer the chicken to a large pot or dutch oven with a lid. Add the onion, garlic, herbs and spices.
- Add chicken broth to cover the chicken halfway and bring mixture to a simmer without letting it boil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, turn off heat, then cover the pot and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, reserve the broth for another recipe and discard the aromatics.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Place the cooled chicken into a freezer safe container or bag. It will keep well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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