Description
Learn how to make perfectly juicy and tender poached chicken breasts with this foolproof recipe. The chicken is flavored with lemon, bay leaf, and garlic, resulting in deliciously moist meat that’s easy to shred or chop for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless, 250g/8.5 oz each
Optional Flavourings:
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 bay leaf, dried or fresh
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Take chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Poaching: Fill a saucepan with water, add flavorings, bring to a boil, add chicken, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove chicken from water, slice or shred as desired.
Notes
- This poaching method ensures consistently juicy chicken breasts every time.
- Optional flavorings can be adjusted to personal preference.
- Store poached chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250g
- Calories: 285 cal
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Protein: 53 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
