Poached Chicken
Poaching chicken is easy when cooked in a flavorful liquid that makes everything more delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs, boneless
- 2 garlic smashed, cloves
- 2-3 onion (slices)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-2 teaspoons rosemary fresh
- 1-2 teaspoons thyme fresh
- 5-6 Cups chicken broth (enough to cover the chicken)
Instructions
- In a medium pot add the chicken, garlic, onion, bay leaf, rosemary and thyme, Pour in the chicken broth so it covers the chicken.
- Place the pot over medium heat and heat until the liquid comes to a low simmer. Make sure to heat this slow as this makes the chicken tender.
- When the pot comes to a simmer, turn the heat down to low and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Ensure the thickest part of the meat has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer to a cutting board. Slice and serve garnished with thin slices of lemon, cracked fresh pepper and sprigs of parsley.
- Serve with your favorite vegetable dish or slice the chicken to top off a salad!
Notes
- Reserve the flavorful broth by freezing it in containers and use in future recipes or soups!
- Reserve the flavorful broth by freezing it in containers and use in future recipes or soups!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1199mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.