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Poached Chicken

Meera
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Basics, Soup
Cuisine American, Chinese, French
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 7-8 cups cold water or cold chicken stock
  • 2-3 whole garlic
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp black peppercorn

Optional

  • 2-3 thick slices ginger
  • 1-2 whole star anise
  • ½ tsp whole cumin seeds
  • rosemary/ thyme

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in the pan.
    Add cold water or stock to the pan until the chicken breasts are fully submerged. Add the bay leaf, peppercorns and garlic cloves and/or spices or herbs suggested.
  • Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 10-12 minutes depending ons the thickness of the breast.
  • Check for doneness! The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should be 165°F. Once the chicken is done, take it off the heat.
    Let the chicken rest in its poaching liquid for a few minutes. Use as needed.
  • To enjoy the broth season with salt, chopped herbs and have as warming drink.
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