5.0 from 9 votes
Juicy Poached Chicken
This simple and succulent Juicy Poached Chicken is the perfect protein base for your next dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts approximately 8.5 ounces each
- 1 lemon quartered
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Remove the chicken breasts from the fridge and let rest 30 minutes prior to cooking so they come to room temperature.
- Fill a saucepan with enough water to submerge the chicken breasts by at least 2 inches when placed in a single layer.
- To the water, add the quartered lemon, bay leaf, and minced garlic.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the boiling water, cover with a lid, and bring back up to a boil. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to poach in the hot water.
- After poaching, remove the chicken breasts from the water and slice to check for doneness. You can also use a meat thermometer; the chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If not serving immediately, allow to cool uncovered before storing in the fridge.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.