Poached Chicken Recipe

Name: Poached Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless and boneless chicken breast; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 jalapeno peppers, split and seeded; 1 small onion, peeled and studded with 4 cloves; 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless and boneless chicken breast
2 cups water
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 jalapeno peppers, split and seeded
1 small onion, peeled and studded with 4 cloves
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons coarse salt

1
Tie the bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick and garlic together in a piece of cheesecloth as a sachet garni.
2
Combine the water, wine, sachet garni and vegetables in a pot large enough to hold the chicken and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, before adding the chicken breast, carefully skimming off any scum and grease that accumulates on the surface of the water.
4
Cook the chicken at a strong simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Turn off the heat and cool the chicken in the poaching liquid in an ice water bath.
6
When thoroughly cold, remove the chicken breasts and keep meat refrigerated until ready to serve.
7
Bouillon may be strained and saved and used within 3 days to poach again.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless and boneless chicken breast, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Poached Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poached Chicken

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