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Poached Chicken

Poached Chicken

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Gently poached chicken for salads and lunches.

Cuisine
British
Serves
4
Prep
2 min
Cook
20 min
Total
22 min
Difficulty
Easy

Gluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeNut-free

Equipment: Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 litre water or stock

Optional extras

  • 1 bay leaf
  • A few peppercorns
  • A slice of ginger
  • A spring onion (scallion)

Method

  1. Put the chicken in a pan and cover with the water or stock. Add any extras and a pinch of salt.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave for 5 minutes. Slice or shred.

Swaps and tips

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Save the liquid for soup.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
40 g0 g0 g4 g200 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

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