Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Basic Poached Chicken 3.1 (350) 5 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 28, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Cooking chicken breasts gently in a flavorful broth makes them moist, tender -- and healthy! Ingredients ½ medium yellow onion, halved 1 medium carrot, cut into thirds 1 celery stalk, cut into thirds 2 garlic cloves, peeled ½ 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 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. Cook's Notes 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. Print