How to Make Perfectly Poached Chicken Breasts
Tender, succulent poached chicken breasts are versatile for use in soups, pot pies, or burritos.
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Instructions
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Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a pot, then cover them with broth or water, adding herbs and a bay leaf.
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Heat the pot over medium heat, stirring the liquid occasionally, until it reaches 175-180F.
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Reduce heat to low, partly cover, and cook for 10 minutes, maintaining the temperature.
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Turn off heat and let the chicken remain in the hot liquid for 15 minutes, or until its internal temperature reaches 155F.
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Remove the chicken, then slice or shred.
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Serve.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
197 kcal
Carbohydrate:
1 g
Cholesterol:
96 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
37 g
Saturated Fat:
1 g
Sodium:
361 mg
Sugar:
0 g
Fat:
4 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g