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    You can flavor the poaching liquid with whatever aromatics you have on hand. This recipe is just a guideline -- try fresh ginger and soy sauce or orange and rosemary.
    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

    1. 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.

    Recipe Reviews

    • MissionJack
      12 Feb, 2012

      Quick. Something different. Requires care, but is easily doable.

    • wandawoman
      6 Jul, 2010

      Good recipe with lots of suggestions for flavor

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