Stepping into the culinary world of poached chicken breasts with parsley onion salad is an adventure in flavors and textures. This dish, a perfect balance of tenderness and vibrancy, offers a delightful journey for your palate. Succulent chicken breasts, gently poached in a flavorful broth, merge harmoniously with a refreshing and aromatic salad composed of crisp parsley, zesty onions, and a tangy vinaigrette. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary exploration, this recipe will guide you through the art of creating this delectable dish, transforming your kitchen into a symphony of flavors and aromas.
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POACHED CHICKEN BREAST
Poached chicken has much more flavor and a better taste than boiled chicken. If you want to eat more lean protein, give this recipe a try. I like to eat the veggies!
Provided by Ace
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chicken stock, water, yellow onion, celery, carrots, tomato paste, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a gentle simmer. Decrease heat to medium-low and simmer, checking the flavor occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Bring stock to a boil and add chicken, pouring in more water if chicken isn't completely covered in liquid. Bring poaching liquid to a boil; remove pot from heat and cover tightly with a lid until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 132.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 55.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2786.5 mg, Sugar 7 g
POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield Makes 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in a pot just large enough to hold chicken breast halves and add enough water to cover by 1-inch.
- Add carrot, celery, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
- Bring just to a simmer over medium-high heat where bubbles start forming around the edge of the pot. Reduce to medium-low to keep temperature constant, about 170 to 180 degrees.
- Cook, skimming foam from the surface until they reach 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Transfer to a heatproof bowl and strain the liquid over the chicken and let the chicken breasts cool. This will keep them moist and tender. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.
- Separate meat from the bones and cut as desired.
POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARSLEY-ONION SALAD
Slowly poaching bone-in chicken breasts in a very low oven makes the meat extremely silky, without turning it tough or drying it out. And having the oven on for an extended period allows you to cook other things in the gentle heat. Here, halved cherry tomatoes turn sweet and jamlike. A pan of chicken skin renders and crisps, becoming golden and potato-chip crunchy before getting tossed with a bright parsley-onion salad. If you'd rather skip the chicken skin, you can. This dish is nearly as good without it, though you may want to add some toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds to the parsley salad for texture.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, poultry, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven, and heat oven to 275 degrees. In the microwave or in a small pot on the stove, heat chicken stock until it comes to a simmer.
- Pull skin off chicken, keeping the skin in large pieces, and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place chicken breasts in a small baking dish, cover with hot chicken stock and add bay leaf.
- Thinly slice 3 of the garlic cloves. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss together garlic slices, tomatoes, olives, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Top with the rosemary sprig.
- Place pan with chicken skin on top rack and chicken and tomatoes on bottom rack. Toss the tomatoes occasionally. Bake everything until chicken skin is golden, the chicken breast is cooked through (a thermometer inserted in the center should read 155 degrees), and tomatoes are starting to shrivel. This will take 60 to 65 minutes for chicken skin and tomatoes; 70 to 80 minutes for the chicken. Transfer chicken skin to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt to taste, reserving the rendered chicken fat. Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before slicing meat off the bones. (Save stock for another use; it can be frozen for up to 3 months.)
- Grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon, then cut lemon into wedges. Finely grate remaining garlic clove into a medium bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon juice from one of the wedges, and a pinch of salt. Pour some of the reserved chicken fat over garlic, then toss with parsley, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Break up chicken skin into bite-sized pieces and toss into parsley mixture along with the red onion. Serve immediately with the tomato-olive mixture and chicken, drizzling with olive oil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 511, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 927 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOW TO MAKE PERFECTLY POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS
Poached chicken breasts make for tender, succulent chicken that you can use in a variety of recipes, such as soup, pot pie, or burritos.
Provided by Fiona Haynes
Categories Dinner Lunch Ingredient
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a small, heavy-bottomed pot. Make sure they fit in a single layer. Cover the chicken with broth or water. Add the herbs and bay leaf.
- Begin heating the pot over medium heat, giving the liquid an occasional stir. Once the water temperature reaches 175 to 180, reduce the heat to low so that the water maintains this temperature.
- Partly cover with the pot lid and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat completely and allow the chicken to remain in the hot liquid for about 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the breasts reaches 155 F.
- Remove and slice or shred the chicken. The meat should be cooked through and opaque throughout.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 361 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 3-4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD
Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
- Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
- Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
POACHED CHICKEN FOR SALADS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 cups cubed chicken or 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into cubes. Discard the bones and skin.
- Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
POACHED CHICKEN BREAST
Cook a chicken breast in an infused liquid for a beautifully tender, lightly seasoned piece of meat that's perfect for adding to salads, soups and sandwiches
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Tip the carrot, celery and garlic into a large saucepan. Tie the herbs together in a bunch with a piece of kitchen string, then add to the pan with the chicken breasts, water and 2 tsp salt (adding a little more water if it doesn't quite cover the chicken). Bring to the boil, then immediately lower to a simmer and cook over a very low heat for 10-12 mins, or until the juices run clear in the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove the pan from the heat and scoop out the chicken breasts from the poaching liquid. Slice or tear the chicken into pieces and use in salads, soups or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium
POACHED-CHICKEN-SALAD SANDWICHES
Cooking chicken breasts slowly in simmering water ensures they'll be tender, not rubbery. Onion and salt in the water add flavor without fat. If you have them on hand, you can also toss in a bay leaf, lemon peel, or whole peppercorns to add even more flavor to these Poached-Chicken-Salad Sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large straight-sided skillet or pot, cover chicken and onion with water by 1/2 inch; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let stand, covered, until chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer should read 160 degrees), 12 to 14 minutes. Remove chicken from water and let cool completely. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)
- Shred chicken, then mix with walnuts, raisins, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, yogurt, and tarragon. Make sandwiches with bread and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
POACHED CHICKEN (FOR CHICKEN SALADS)
Make and share this Poached Chicken (For Chicken Salads) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Stocks
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all in a 3 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and skim.
- Whole breasts take 15-18 minutes while boneless breasts take 7-10.
- *Allow to cool in the liquid COMPLETELY.
- Drain and dice the chicken to use in salads or pot pies.
- Reserve poaching liquid as a stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 129.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 30.9
ROAST CHICKEN WITH ONIONS AND PARSLEY
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings or more
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Combine the lemon juice, 1/2 cup parsley, garlic and some salt and pepper, and rub this mixture all over the chicken. Put the chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a roasting pan and put the pan in the oven.
- While it's roasting, melt the butter or heat the olive oil in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat, then add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining parsley and the stock.
- After the chicken has roasted for about 20 minutes, spoon some of the onion mixture over it, then turn the bird breast side up. Top with more of the onion mixture, leaving some in the saucepan. Baste again after 10 minutes; at this point the breast should be beginning to brown (if it isn't, roast a few more minutes). Turn the heat down to 325 degrees, baste again, and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 155 to 165 degrees. Total roasting time will be about an hour and a half.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pour some or all of the pan juices into the saucepan with the remaining onion mixture and bring to a boil; reduce slightly if the mixture is thin. Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 223, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
TARRAGON POACHED CHICKEN
A delectable sauce starring Dijon mustard and white wine tops off the poached-to-perfection chicken in Herbert Bray's delightful meal-in-one-dinner. "People who taste this unique dish can't believe I found it in a collection of lighter recipes," he reports from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Carrots and onions are cooked with the chicken and round out the meal nicely.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add chicken; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to a serving dish., Combine cornstarch, water, mustard and browning sauce if desired until smooth; whisk into poaching liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chicken and vegetables; sprinkle with parsley. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
POACHED CHICKEN
Make and share this Poached Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large saucepan; add water and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Remove from heat, let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes.
- Place chicken and poaching liquid in a large bowl; cover and chill, or, put just the chicken in freezer bags and freeze for another time.
CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, BASIL, AND PARSLEY
VERY easy! Baked chicken seasoned with garlic, parsley, basil, tomato, and red pepper flakes. Simple dinner.
Provided by KITTY731
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon parsley and 1 teaspoon basil evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange chicken breast halves in the dish, and sprinkle evenly with garlic slices. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 teaspoons parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and red pepper; sprinkle over the chicken. Top with tomato slices.
- Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 354.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARSLEY PAN GRAVY
Categories Chicken Herb Poultry Roast Dinner Fall Spring Winter Anniversary Parsley Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Using fingers, loosen skin on chicken breast. Rub half of poultry seasoning under skin of each breast. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place skin side up in 11x7-inch metal baking pan. Dot chicken with butter. Roast until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate.
- Place pan with juices over burner on medium heat. Add flour; stir until golden, about 30 seconds. Whisk in broth. Bring to boil, whisking until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Add parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
- Poaching is a gentle cooking method that helps to keep the chicken breasts moist and tender. Do not boil the water, as this can toughen the chicken.
- Add aromatics like parsley, onion, and bay leaves to the poaching liquid for extra flavor.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool slightly before slicing. This will help to prevent the juices from running out.
- The parsley onion salad is a great way to add freshness and acidity to the dish. Be sure to use fresh parsley and red onion for the best flavor.
- Serve the chicken breasts with the parsley onion salad and your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Poached chicken breasts with parsley onion salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is moist and tender, and the salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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