Perfect Poached Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
The chicken
-
1
lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts
The poaching liquid
-
4
cups
chicken broth
-
1
whole
lemon, quartered
-
⅙
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
- Let the chicken breasts sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to a saucepan, ensuring it's high enough to cover the chicken.
- Add lemon quarters and black pepper to the broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the chicken breasts in a single layer without stacking them.
- Cover the pan and remove it from heat once the broth returns to a boil.
- Let the chicken breasts sit in the covered saucepan for 25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
184
Total fat
4g
Total carbohydrates
4g
Total protein
32g
Sodium
1037mg
Cholesterol
95mg
You might also like