{"id":2046438,"date":"2024-10-24T20:43:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T06:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2046438"},"modified":"2024-11-21T07:25:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T13:25:43","slug":"poached-chicken-breast","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/poached-chicken-breast\/","title":{"rendered":"Poached Chicken Breast"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you ask me, a poached chicken breast may be the biggest unsung hero in the kitchen. While recipes for grilled chicken breasts<\/a> and baked chicken breasts<\/a> are equally delicious, they steal the spotlight from this humble, quick-cooking chicken breast recipe that we feel should be a staple in any home cook’s repertoire.<\/p>\n

Poached chicken breasts are quick and easy to prepare in a single pot, and are pretty impossible to mess up. Additionally, poaching is considered a healthy cooking method because it does not require any extra fat or oil. Hence, it’s one of our favorite methods for preparing juicy, tender chicken breasts every time. After mastering the technique, poached chicken breasts will quickly become a go-to for recipes that require cooked chicken (like recipes made with rotisserie chicken<\/a>).<\/p>\n

How to Poach Chicken<\/h2>\n

Poaching is a cooking technique in which eggs, fish, poultry or other delicate foods are simmered gently in water (or syrup in the case of foods like\u00a0poached pears<\/a>) until fully cooked. To make poached chicken breasts, the breasts are arranged in a shallow pan and covered with water infused with wine or beer and aromatics. Then, the pan is brought to a low simmer and the chicken cooks gently at a low heat (the water temperature is usually 160 to 175\u00b0F). Once fully cooked, the chicken is removed from the water and can be used as desired.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Poached Chicken Breast<\/h2>\n