Easy and perfect poached chicken
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Total Time
1 hr
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
A gentle cooking method (think calm simmer; no vigorous boiling) is the key to tender, succulent poached chicken that can be the base for endless healthful meals. Poaching is a versatile cooking method because the broth can be infused will an array of flavorful elements like whole spices, aromatics, herb sprigs, and different vegetables. This recipe produces a flavorful basic broth for poaching. The cooked chicken can be shredded for chicken salad, chopped for soups or pasta dishes, but into strips for tacos, or eaten whole with a fork and knife.
Ingredients
Fresh thyme
10 sprig(s)
Fresh parsley
10 sprig(s)
Lemon
1 item(s), large, or large
Water
16 cup(s), or chicken broth (4 quarts)
Bay leaf
1 leaf/leaves
Celery
1 rib(s), large, large size, cut in half lengthwise
Shallot
2 large, peeled and halved (about 4 oz)
Peppercorn
1 tsp, black variety
Kosher salt
1 Tbsp
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
3 pound(s), (eight 6 oz pieces)