Juicy Poached Chicken
This simple and succulent chicken recipe is the perfect protein base for your next dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 75kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 8.5 oz each
- 1 lemon quartered
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
Instructions
- Remove the chicken breasts from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
- Fill a saucepan with enough water to submerge the chicken breasts by at least 2 inches when placed in a single layer.
- Add the quartered lemon, bay leaf, and minced garlic to the water for added flavor.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the boiling water, cover with a lid, and bring back to a boil. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to poach in the hot water.
- After poaching, remove the chicken breasts from the water and slice to check it.
- If not serving immediately, allow to cool uncovered before storing in the fridge.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg