poached chicken
This simple poached chicken recipe produces tender, juicy chicken breasts perfect for salads, sandwiches, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 to 1.5 pounds total
- 4 cups chicken broth enough to cover the chicken
- 0.5 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons dried herbs such as thyme or parsley
- 1 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the chicken breasts in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, adding enough to fully cover the chicken breasts. Stir in garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken breasts from the broth. Reserve 1 cup of the broth for moisture, discard the rest.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or a stand mixer paddle. Add some reserved broth if the chicken seems dry.
- Serve immediately or cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
This poached chicken is versatile and perfect for meal prepping. Use in salads, tacos, or sandwiches.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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