Description
Learn how to make the perfect poached chicken with this easy and healthy recipe. Enjoy tender, juicy chicken that’s versatile for salads, soups, meal prep, or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Poaching Liquid:
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp whole peppercorns
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, dill)
Instructions
- Place chicken: In a saucepan or deep skillet in a single layer.
- Add liquid: Pour water or broth to cover the chicken by about 1 inch.
- Add flavorings: Include onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns, and herbs.
- Simmer: Bring liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Poach: Reduce heat to low, cover, and poach for 12–15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest: Remove chicken from liquid and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Serve: Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For extra flavor, poach in chicken broth.
- Save the cooking liquid for soups or grains.
- Poached chicken is perfect for various dishes like salads, sandwiches, tacos, and casseroles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Meal Prep / Protein
- Method: Poaching / Simmering
- Cuisine: Global / Healthy Cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
