How to Make Poached Chicken
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Chicken stew loaded with flavors and take only minutes to make!
If you need a flavorful and tender chicken breast cooked, this is the perfect recipe. Chicken breast without skin soft boiled with fresh herbs and a touch of broth for juicy chicken that is perfect to add to any recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon peppercorn
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 large onion slices
- 1 sprig each of fresh herbs such as thyme rosemary and parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken, herbs, peppercorn, garlic, onion, and bay leaf in a shallow pan.
- Pour in enough broth to cover chicken about 1/2 way.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat, cover and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice or shred chicken and reserve broth for use in recipes or to serve with chicken.
I started with fresh chicken breasts and always makes a few more than I need because this chicken is not only amazing, it lasts for a few days in the fridge and freezes perfectly.
Please keep in mind that this recipe is perfect for cooking tender chicken breast. If you think of poaching whole chickens, I suggest trying boiled chicken amazing results (and the broth was awesome)!