How To Poach Chicken Breasts

Barbara

Every home cook can master the basics by learning this easy method of poaching chicken breasts that produces juicy, flavorful meat.

Cook Time 20

Cool Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

Servings 4 cups

Place chicken breasts in a saucepan.
Add enough water to the saucepan to completely submerge the chicken under at least an inch of water.
Add salt and cover the pan with a lid.
Turn heat to high and bring water to a boil.
Once the water boils reduce heat to medium and maintain an even simmer.
Simmer breasts for 15 minutes.
Remove one breast and check temperature with an instant read thermometer to make sure it has reached an internal temperature of 165℉.
If it has not reached 165° return it to the water in the pan and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue to check for doneness every five minutes.
Once the meat reaches 165℉, remove all the breasts from the water using tongs and place them on a cutting board.
Use two forks to shred chicken.
Use meat in any recipe that calls for shredded chicken.
Store any extra cooked meat sealed in a ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Keyword basic, cooking 101, kitchen basics