POACHED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST) - RICK BAYLESS

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Tasy filling for tacos, burritos, enchildas, chicken salad... Easy to prepare ahead of time. From "Authentic Mexican" by Rick Bayless.

Provided by Ms. Poppy

Categories     Poultry

Time 18m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb chicken breast, halved
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (marjoram, thyme...)
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place onion, water, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken (plus addtional hot water to cover, if necessary), skim off any new foam that rises during the first minute of simmering, add herbs and bay leaves, partially cover and simmer for 13 minutes over medium heat.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let the checken cool in the broth, if there is time.
  • Skin and bone the chicken, then shred the meat into small pieces, Sprinkle with salt before using, unless directed otherwise in your recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 217.9, Sodium 1103.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 71.2

Kondwani Josephy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Danesha Bolton
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I think that's just because I'm not used to eating spicy food. Other than that, the chicken was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful.


Layla Drames
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful. I also like that it's a healthy way to cook chicken.


JAMAN RAJ
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I tried this recipe and the chicken was very dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


AG Rilas Ahamed
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This is my go-to recipe for poached chicken. It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked.


Fatematuz zohora
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a little bland for my taste.


Kalpana Kalpana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Mark Sookdeo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Diana Sandoval
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I think that's just because I'm not used to eating spicy food. Other than that, the chicken was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful.


Niki
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful. I also like that it's a healthy way to cook chicken.


Kadiri Joshua
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I tried this recipe and the chicken was very dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Zohaib Hassan
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This is my go-to recipe for poached chicken. It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked.


Ejeh Amblessed
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a little bland for my taste.


Akhtar shah Kakar
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to cook chicken breasts without drying them out.


yosuf pathan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the lime zest and cilantro. I will definitely be making this again.