Poached Chicken Recipe

Name: Poached Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: One 4-to 5-pound chicken; 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 onion, peeled and quartered; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 large fresh bay leaf; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string; Salt

Servings: persons

One 4-to 5-pound chicken
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string
Salt

1
Place the chicken in a large stockpot.
2
Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt.
3
Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer.
4
Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock.
5
Strain the stock.
6
Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones.
7
Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks.
8
Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 4-to 5-pound chicken, 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped, 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1 onion, peeled and quartered, 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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