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How To Make Lemon Poached Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 102kcal
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: 4g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 512mg | Fiber: 0.1g