Poached Chicken Recipe (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
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
328 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Poached Chicken Recipe (How to Poach Chicken)
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Poached chicken is so easy and results in perfectly juicy chicken breast. Find out how to poach chicken for an easy weeknight meal. Served with a soy dressing, this dish takes less than 20 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs rosemary
For the Sauce (Optional):
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- 1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
For the Chicken:
- Remove any fat from the chicken breasts.
- Fill a medium-sized pot with water. Add the garlic, rosemary, and chicken.
- Bring to a boil and skim off the foam/froth that forms.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the water, let rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice.
- Serve as desired. We like it paired with avocado, steamed rice, and snap peas.
For the Sauce:
- In a jar add soy sauce, honey, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- Secure the lid and shake well until the sauce is combined.
- Drizzle over the poached chicken and rice.
Notes
- Storage: Store poached chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store poached chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
1159mg
(48%)
Potassium
1008mg
(29%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1159mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1008mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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