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Poached chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Poached chicken is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

  • 1/2 cup sliced celery

  • 1/2 cup sliced carrot

  • 10 black peppercorns

  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley

  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 2 bay leaves

Directions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large saucepan and bring the water to a boil.

  • Decrease the heat and allow it to simmer until the chicken is completely cooked (10-15 minutes).

  • Remove the saucepan from the stove and allow to sit in the poaching liquid for 10-15 minutes before serving.

  • If desired, chicken can be stored for a later time. To do this, allow the saucepan to cool for approximately 20 minutes. Then, put the chicken along with the poaching liquid into freezer bags for a later date.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 179 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 73mg

  • Sodium: 159mg

  • Potassium: 593mg

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 25g