SOY-POACHED CHICKEN

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With a little practice and a little added flavor, a humble chicken breast can be anything you want.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Chicken breasts
Shallots
Soy sauce
Lemons
Sugar
Cayenne
Cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 2 or 3 shallots with 2 tablespoons butter or oil and some salt and pepper until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, juice of 1 lemon, .75 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon sugar and .25 teaspoon cayenne to the pan.
  • When the liquid boils, lower heat to a simmer; cover and cook chicken for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender and just cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm. Turn heat to high and boil the mixture until it is reduced to your liking.
  • Lower heat and return the chicken to the pan to reheat and coat with sauce.
  • Garnish: Fresh cilantro and lemon.

cheekychubs 2010
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This recipe looks delicious.


Fabiola Urbieta Urbieta
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Lisa Cassity
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This recipe is easy to make.


Raul Banaga
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I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Olufunto Adenubi
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The sauce was delicious.


Oppo Oppo
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The chicken was so tender and flavorful.


Malk Ehab
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Mohammad Seidu
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This is a great recipe.


Ezenwa Nwaozichi
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I love this recipe!


Siddique Khatri
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This recipe is a keeper!


Hayden Gines
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is delicious.


July Mkwanazi
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This is a great recipe for poached chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the way the chicken absorbs the flavor of the soy sauce and ginger.


Ramez Ters
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy. I usually serve it with rice and steamed vegetables.


Sujit Ram
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This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Victor Oyeniran
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of honey to the sauce for a touch of sweetness.


Kelly Loza
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This is my go-to recipe for poached chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the way the chicken absorbs the flavor of the soy sauce and ginger.


Caren Belen Cataring
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful without being too salty. I usually serve it with rice and steamed broccoli.


Axel Diaz
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This soy poached chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice with steamed vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.