Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Poached-Chicken-Salad Sandwiches 3.7 (86) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 10, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 4 Cooking chicken breasts slowly in simmering water ensures they'll be tender, not rubbery. Onion and salt in the water add flavor without fat. If you have them on hand, you can also toss in a bay leaf, lemon peel, or whole peppercorns to add even more flavor to these Poached-Chicken-Salad Sandwiches. Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total) 1 small yellow onion, halved and peeled Coarse salt and ground pepper ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1 celery stalk, finely chopped ½ small red onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons mayonnaise ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves Bread and lettuce leaves, for serving Directions In a large straight-sided skillet or pot, cover chicken and onion with water by 1/2 inch; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let stand, covered, until chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer should read 160 degrees), 12 to 14 minutes. Remove chicken from water and let cool completely. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.) Shred chicken, then mix with walnuts, raisins, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, yogurt, and tarragon. Make sandwiches with bread and lettuce. Romulo Yanes Cook's Notes Poached chicken is endlessly versatile. Try it tucked into tacos, stirred into soups, or tossed into salads. Rate it Print