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chicken breasts poached in lemon & thyme
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Poached Chicken with Lemon & Thyme

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small carrot cut in half or thirds
  • 1 small celery stalk cut in half or thirds
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 small shallot sliced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a 10" pan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breasts. Cover and turn off the heat. Let rest for 5 minutes and then flip the chicken, re-cover and let rest for another 5 minutes. If not cooked all the way through, turn the heat on low and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid, slice and serve. Save the poaching liquid if you plan on storing leftovers.