Poached Chicken Breasts
See post and video for more recipe information. The amount of salt will vary on the size of your pan you poach the chicken in. You want the water to have a decent saltiness to it without going over the top.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. (907 g) boneless , skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30 ml) Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Black Peppercorns
- 2 Bay Leaves
- small Handful of fresh Herbs (any combo of Italian parsley, thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary, etc..) tied together
Instructions
- Fill a medium to large pot with water and add the salt, peppercorns, bay leaves and herbs to the pot. Bring the water to a boil then add the chicken breasts. Bring the water back to a boil, then lower the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then cover with a lid and keep the chicken in the hot water to continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the water and shred, slice, or use however it is needed for your recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2008mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg