Plain Poached Chicken
Serving Size: 10
Poached chicken is deliciously tender and moist. Use it in salads, sandwiches, soups, and pastas.
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Cooking Tools Required
Cutting board, Instant read thermometer, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Stock pot or >5 Qt pot, Top StoveIngredients
- 3 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 cup cold water
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 clove garlic smashed and peeled
- 1 each lemon halved and squeezed into poaching liquid
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- Add chicken to a large pot and cover with cold water, by at least 1 inch. Sprinkle evenly with salt, then add garlic, lemon, and black peppercorns.
- Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees).
- Remove chicken from stock and allow to cool before storing. Strain stock and reserve if desired.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium power until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg