Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cold water (enough to cover the chicken)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh herb sprigs (like parsley, thyme, or dill)
- 2–3 lemon slices
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ small onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- A few slices of fresh ginger
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a pot in a single layer.
- Cover with cold water, about an inch above the chicken.
- Add salt, herbs, lemon slices, bay leaves, onion, peppercorns, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat over medium until reaching a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6-11 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Keep a thermometer handy for accurate cooking.
Experiment with different aromatics to customize flavors.
For heat, add chili flakes to the poaching liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 3.6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 31
- Cholesterol: 75