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A white bowl filled with shredded cooked chicken breast, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, sits on a white marble surface.

Perfectly Poached Chicken

This Perfectly PoachedChicken is juicy and quick and easy to make. It’s a no-fuss recipe that gives you perfectly cooked chicken.
Author: Nick Makrides
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Prep 2 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 lemon sliced
  • Lemongrass
  • 2 large (400 g) large chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Fill a deep pot or frypan with water and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaves, lemon slices, lemongrass and chicken. Make sure the chicken is submerged in the water. Turn the heat off. Cover with a lid and allow to sit for 20 minutes. Use tongs to take the chicken out. Slice and serve whichever way you like.

Notes

Storage
Chicken can be stored in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to three days.
Chicken temperature
Cooked chicken must reach an internal temperature of 75C / 165F.
How to Freeze
Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months. Simply thaw in the fridge for a day and serve.
Ways to serve your poached chicken
There are loads of ways to serve your chicken!
  • Sandwiches
  • Salads
  • Wraps
  • With rice
  • Soups
  • Laksa
  • Sushi
Other aromatics
In this recipe I use bay leaves, lemongrass and lemon. But you can also add:
  • Garlic
  • Fresh herbs
  • Ginger
  • Onion

Nutrition

Calories:1kcal | Carbohydrates:1g | Protein:1g | Fat:1g | Sodium:1mg | Potassium:1mg | Fiber:1g | Vitamin A:6IU | Vitamin C:1mg | Calcium:1mg | Iron:1mg
Keyword Chicken, Healthy
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