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How to Poach Chicken
Learning how to boil chicken will revolutionize your weeknights. Use this tender, juicy chicken recipe in casseroles, salads, and a variety of tasty dishes!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To a medium saucepan, add the chicken, salt, peppercorns, garlic, and enough water to cover. Squeeze in the lemon and add the spent rind to the pan. Add the thyme and bay leaf, if using.
lemon1/2bay leaf (optional)1
2
Bring the chicken to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and gently simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the thickest part of a piece registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to ⏱️ 20 minutes.
3
Allow the chicken to cool in the liquid for at least ⏱️ 15 minutes. Remove from the cooking liquid, slice or shred, and use as desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
339 Calories
fat Content
7 g
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0 g
sodium Content
673 mg
protein Content
62 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
199 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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