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Recipe for How to Poach Chicken Breasts

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth/chicken stock (see note 1)
  • 4 chicken breasts

Instructions

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  1. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Pour the chicken broth/stock into a large shallow pan and bring to a boil. (Ensure the stock is really well seasoned)
  3. Carefully lower the chicken breasts into the broth trying to keep them in a single layer.
  4. Bring back to a simmer, then place on a lid and remove from the heat.
  5. 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

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

% 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.