- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Poached chicken is tender, soft, juicy, and so flavorful. Use our easy recipe for poached chicken breast or chicken thighs. You can use skin-on chicken and remove the skin before serving. The aromatics suggested in the recipe are a guide. Ginger, chili peppers, additional herbs, onion, fennel, and carrots are all excellent options.
Ingredient:
- 1 ½ pounds (680g) skinless, boneless chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat side of a knife
- 1 shallot, peeled and quartered
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- Water, or substitute with chicken or vegetable stock or broth
- Optional for serving: fresh cracked black pepper, lemon slices, fresh herbs, and olive oil
