Poached chicken breast fillets
3
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
For tender chicken that’s infused with subtle flavour. Baking and frying aren't the only options for cooking chicken breast - you'll love how poaching transforms the chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken stock cube(s)
1 cube(s)
Onion
1 large
Thyme, Fresh
3 sprig(s)
Black pepper
1 teaspoon(s)
Chicken breast, skinless, raw
4 medium
Instructions
1
Put the stock, onion, thyme and peppercorns in a medium pan and set over a medium heat. Add the chicken and bring to a simmer.
2
Reduce the heat until barely simmering, and poach the chicken, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes or until just cooked through.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and leave the chicken in the stock for 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
4
Allow the chicken to cool slightly then shred. Use in the recipe opposite, or transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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