| Poaching is a great way to cook boneless chicken | | | | takes on the subtle flavors of white wine and lemon, |
| pieces. You do not need fat or oil but the result of | | | | as well as a hint of mustard. |
| this cooking method is juicy, succulent chicken. You | | | | You can serve this lemon poached chicken recipe |
| can poach chicken for burritos, salads, pot pies, and | | | | with rice or potatoes and some seasonal vegetables. |
| sandwiches. You can also thicken up the poaching | | | | This recipe serves four people. The parsley is optional |
| liquid and make it into a sauce. | | | | but it does add some color, as well as a good flavor. |
| Eggs, fish, beef, pork, and pears can all be poached | | | | You will need: |
| too, as can a lot of other foods. Poached chicken is | | | | - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
| lower in sodium than store bought rotisserie chicken | | | | - 2 tablespoons lemon juice |
| and it is really moist and tender. You can poach | | | | - 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
| chicken in herbed water, wine, broth, coconut milk, | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| fruit juice or pretty much any other liquid. | | | | - 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
| How to Poach Chicken | | | | - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard |
| Put some chicken breasts into a pot in one layer. You | | | | - 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
| can get a pair of chicken breasts snugly into a two | | | | - 1 cup skim milk |
| quart pan. Add whichever poaching liquid you want to | | | | - 1/4 cup white wine |
| use, covering the chicken with it by an inch. | | | | - 1/2 cup chicken broth |
| You can also add some aromatic vegetables like | | | | How to make it: |
| onions, celery, ginger root, lemon, garlic, and carrots, | | | | Use the pepper to season the chicken. Combine the |
| as well as herbs like bay leaf, rosemary, parsley, | | | | wine, lemon juice, lemon peel, and chicken broth in a |
| oregano or thyme and spices such as allspice, chilies, | | | | big, deep skillet and bring it to a boil. |
| and peppercorns. | | | | Add the chicken, and then turn the heat down to |
| Bring the liquid to a boil, then immediately turn down | | | | medium low. Cover the skillet and simmer the chicken |
| the heat, partly covering the cooking pot, and cook it | | | | for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is cooked. Take out the |
| at a bare simmer for twelve to fifteen minutes. The | | | | chicken and put it on a serving plate. |
| chicken needs to be submerged in liquid the whole | | | | Combine the cornstarch, milk, and mustard until |
| time, so add more if need be. | | | | smooth, and then stir this mixture into the liquid in |
| Turn off the heat, take the chicken out and eat it | | | | the skillet. Turn the heat up to medium and cook, |
| hot or chill it for later use. You can shred or slice it or | | | | stirring all the time, until the mixture is thick. |
| serve it whole. | | | | Put the chicken back in the skillet and coat it well |
| Lemon Poached Chicken Recipe | | | | with the sauce. Sprinkle the parsley over it and serve |
| The following recipe is very easy and the chicken | | | | immediately. |