Chicken: .Poached Chicken
Source of Recipe
1,000 Low-fat Recipes
List of Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup white wine
2 bay leaves Recipe
Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid in which the chicken can confortably fit without crowding. Bring the water, wine and bay leaves to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the chicken. The chicken should be covered with liquid by at least 1 inch. If not, add more water. Check the liquid after 2 minutes. A gentle simmer is desired , not a rolling boil or a stil surface.
Cover the pan and simmer for 7 minutes. Turn the meat over and simmer for another 10 minutes. If cooking a lot of chicken in one an or if the chicken has bones, cook for an additional 10 minutes. Then turn the heat off and let the chicken rest in the hot liquid for 20 minutes.
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