How to Poach Chicken Breast
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One chicken breast gently simmered in salted water until tender. Slice or shred it for salads, sandwiches, and bowls.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- Cold water enough to cover by one inch
- Optional aromatics: garlic, onion, ginger, herbs or lemon slices
Equipment
- saucepan
- cutting board
Directions
- Put the chicken in a saucepan and add cold water to cover it by one inch.
- Stir in the salt, plus any aromatics you like.
- Heat the pan uncovered until tiny bubbles gather around the edges. Turn the heat to very low before the water boils.
- Cover and poach gently for 10 to 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Lift the chicken out, cover it loosely and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then slice or shred it.
Nutrition
Serving: 175g | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 8.9mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.