Best 14 Poached Chicken Breasts With Parsley Onion Salad Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

POACHED CHICKEN BREAST



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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

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
32 fluid ounces water, or more if needed
1 yellow onion, peeled and slits cut into it
1 bunch celery, stalks (including leaves) separated
3 carrots
2 tablespoons tomato paste, or more to taste
1 tablespoon salt
5 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, each cut in half

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



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
1 medium carrot, halved crosswise
1 medium rib celery, halved crosswise
3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 fresh bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coarse salt

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



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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

1 quart chicken stock, plus more as needed (or use salted water)
2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (3 to 4 split breasts)
1 bay leaf
4 garlic cloves
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
1 rosemary sprig
1 lemon
1 cup chopped parsley leaves
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1/2 small red onion, sliced

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



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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

2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless; about 1 pound)
1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth (fat-free and low-sodium, or water)
2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
1 bay leaf

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



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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

1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons shallot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Sliced chives, for garnish
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store bought

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 cups cubed chicken or 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

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



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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

1 carrot, roughly sliced
1 celery stick, roughly chopped
3 large garlic cloves
½ small bunch parsley
½ small bunch dill
4 skinless chicken breasts
1l cold water

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



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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

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
1 small yellow onion, halved and peeled
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Bread and lettuce leaves, for serving

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)



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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

2 bone-in whole chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken breast halves
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
water, to cover

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



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups chopped fresh parsley or chervil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large chicken or capon, about 6 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
3 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
3 cups thinly sliced onions
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock or water

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



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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

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice, optional

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



Poached Chicken image

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

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chablis or 1/2 cup other dry white wine
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
10 black peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves

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



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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

1 tablespoon dried parsley, divided
1 tablespoon dried basil, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tomatoes, sliced

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



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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

2 chicken breast halves (with skin and bones; about 20 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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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