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How To Make Lemon Poached Chicken
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
102
kcal
Author
Brenda Bennett
Ingredients
12
cups
water
2
pounds
boneless
skinless chicken breasts
1
onion
peeled, quartered
3
carrots
peeled
3
cloves
garlic
peeled
3
sprigs fresh rosemary
3
stems fresh parsley
2
lemons sliced or quartered
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
pepper
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven or heavy stock pot, add chicken and water.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cover halfway with the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
Turn off heat and cover completely and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
Chicken should be cooked through and no longer pink when sliced in the center of a breast.
Strain poaching liquid and save for a nice light, low sodium broth.
Makes 11 cups of broth. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3*
Nutrition
Serving:
4
g
|
Calories:
102
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
0.6
g
|
Protein:
23
g
|
Fat:
1.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
60
mg
|
Sodium:
512
mg
|
Fiber:
0.1
g