Perfectly Poached Chicken: Tips and Recipes

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Poaching chicken involves cooking it in your choice of liquid at a low heat (barely a simmer!) for a longer period of time. Get the Recipe!

FOR POACHING CHICKEN BREASTS

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ADD THE FLAVOR

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ADDTHE LIQUID

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LEARN HOW TO

Poach Chicken (Whole, Breasts or Thighs)

FOR POACHING CHICKEN BREASTS

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pot.

ADD THE FLAVOR

Add your desired aromatics and seasonings.

ADDTHE LIQUID

Add enough liquid to the pot to just cover the chicken breasts.

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