How to Poach Chicken Breast
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
How to Poach Chicken Breast
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Learn how to poach chicken breast with our method that yields juicy, tender results, preserves the flavor of the meat, and serves as an excellent blank canvas for sauces, dressings, and more!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 2 lices ginger (⅛-inch thick, 2 inches long)
- 1 scallion (whole)
- 1 pound chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring about 5 cups water (enough water to submerge the chicken breast) to a boil over high heat along with the ginger slices and scallion.
- Once boiling, lower the chicken breast into the pot. Bring back to a boil (stay close to the stove, as it will happen very fast).
- Once the water is boiling again, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 3-5 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your chicken breast.
- After 3-5 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pot stand on the stove (still covered) for 10-15 minutes to continue cooking.
- To test if the chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part of the chicken to make sure the juices run clear, not cloudy in the poaching water.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and lock in the juices. Drain and slice right before serving. Slice the chicken against the grain (i.e., across the breast so you get short pieces) to get the best texture.
Notes
- For best results, take the chicken breasts out of the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Cooking it cold right from the fridge may result in some uneven cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
864mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
128IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 864mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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