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Two poached chicken breasts on a plate with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
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Poached Chicken Breast Recipe

Tender, juicy poached chicken breasts gently cooked in chicken broth with vegetables and fresh aromatics. This simple cooking method creates flavorful, versatile chicken for salads, wraps, pasta, meal prep, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to mkae poached chicken, poached chicken, poached chicken breast, poached chicken recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • Parchment Paper
  • 1 Small Heat-Safe Plate
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 carrot peeled
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 small white onion peeled and quartered
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprig fresh thyme
  • 2 clove garlic peeled
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
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Instructions

  • Add the cold chicken broth, peppercorns, lemon, carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf, thyme, garlic, and chicken breasts to a medium saucepan.
    4 cup chicken broth, 4 black peppercorns, 1 lemon, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 small white onion, 1 bay leaf, 2 sprig fresh thyme, 2 clove garlic, 2 boneless
  • Cover with a disc of parchment paper and place a small heat-safe plate on top to keep the chicken submerged. Place over low heat and bring the liquid to a very gentle simmer.
  • Simmer until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 150°F (65°C).
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow the chicken to cool naturally in the broth. This helps prevent moisture loss and keeps the meat juicy.
  • Once cooled, remove the chicken from the broth and serve as desired.

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Notes

*Adjust the ingredient amounts in the recipe instructions accordingly if doubling or tripling the recipe. 
Storage: Let the chicken cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to three to four days or freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months. Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 2034mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6151IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg