Basic Poached Chicken
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Everyday Food, January 2010
- Prep Time 10 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, halved
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thirds
- 1 celery stalk, cut into thirds
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs thyme or parsley
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (about 8 ounces each)
Directions
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In a large, straight-sided skillet or pot, combine all ingredients except chicken; cover with water by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil over high. Add chicken and return to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, then cover skillet and remove from heat. Let stand until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove chicken from poaching liquid immediately.
Love this simple recipe. I always add some white wine which really makes it great! I cook up a batch for salads, sandwiches, etc. Nice, moist, tender and tasty!
Quick. Something different. Requires care, but is easily doable.
Good recipe with lots of suggestions for flavor