Recipe for How to Poach Chicken Breasts
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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
4
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Australian
Recipe for How to Poach Chicken Breasts
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Learn how to make the perfect poached chicken at home! Say goodbye to rubbery chicken breasts and hello to juicy, moist chicken breasts! These poached chicken breasts are so easy, and with my top tips you'll have perfectly cooked chicken ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect every time! So handy to have in the refrigerator ready for salads and meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth/chicken stock (see note 1)
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pour the chicken broth/stock into a large shallow pan and bring to a boil. (Ensure the stock is really well seasoned)
- Carefully lower the chicken breasts into the broth trying to keep them in a single layer.
- Bring back to a simmer, then place on a lid and remove from the heat.
- The chicken will be fully cooked after 15 minutes. (18 for extra large chicken breasts)
Notes
- Bonus Tip: Do not throw away the poaching liquid, it is going to be a great broth/stock for so many dishes! (See bulk of post for ideas)
- The chicken will be perfect cooked in just plain broth/stock. Just ensure that it has plenty of seasoning in it. You can also add:
- Onion slices Celery sticks Chopped carrot Parsley stalks Garlic cloves Peppercorns Lemon zest
- Onion slices
- Celery sticks
- Chopped carrot
- Parsley stalks
- Garlic cloves
- Peppercorns
- Lemon zest
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
836mg
(24%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 836mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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