
Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Gently poached chicken for salads and lunches.
Equipment: Saucepan
Measures and names
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
- Put the chicken in a pan and cover with the water or stock. Add any extras and a pinch of salt.
- 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
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 g | 0 g | 0 g | 4 g | 200 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org