Poached Chicken Breast

Name: Poached Chicken Breast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 chicken breasts
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each); 1/2 cup white wine or light beer; 6 whole peppercorns; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 fresh rosemary sprigs; Salt and pepper, to taste

Total Time Prep: 5 mins. Cook: 15 mins.

Yield 4 chicken breasts

Test Kitchen Approved

Poaching is an easy, no mess and low-fuss method for preparing a juicy, tender poached chicken breast that you can use in your favorite chicken recipes.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1/2 cup white wine or light beer
6 whole peppercorns
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 fresh rosemary sprigs
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Place chicken in a single layer in a high-sided saute pan. Add wine or beer, aromatics and enough cold water to cover the chicken breasts by 1-inch. Bring liquid to a low simmer (no rumbling bubbles). Cook 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°. Use tongs to transfer chicken breasts to a plate or cutting board; let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast: 151 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.

Adding wine or beer and plenty of aromatic herbs to a gently simmering poaching liquid ensures tender and flavorful chicken to use for homemade chicken salad, to top composed salads like a Cobb or Caesar, or to shred for casseroles and dips. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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