Poached Chicken
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast2-3 strips lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1. Place the chicken in a shallow pan with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Fill the pan with water to cover the chicken by about 1 1/2 inches.
3. Add the lemon zest and bay leaf, and set the pan over medium heat. Bring the water to a simmer, then reduce the heat so the water barely bubbles, partially cover, and cook until the meat is firm and releases clear juices when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken from the water and transfer it to a towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm or let cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Size: Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user USFGIRL86.
2. Fill the pan with water to cover the chicken by about 1 1/2 inches.
3. Add the lemon zest and bay leaf, and set the pan over medium heat. Bring the water to a simmer, then reduce the heat so the water barely bubbles, partially cover, and cook until the meat is firm and releases clear juices when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken from the water and transfer it to a towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm or let cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Size: Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user USFGIRL86.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 133.1
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 70.1 mg
- Sodium: 78.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 0.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 27.9 g
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