© Todd Porter & Diane Cu
Poached chicken breasts are a healthy addition to a range of salads and soups. Plus: More Great Chicken Recipes
How to Make It
Step 1
Rinse off the chicken breasts. Fill a medium to large stockpot with water and add the herbs, bay leaf, garlic, salt and peppercorns to the pot. Bring the water to a boil then add the chicken breasts.
Step 2
Bring the water back to a boil, and then lower the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the pot from the heat, and then cover with a lid and keep the chicken in hot water for another 15 to 20 minutes or until it is cooked through.
Step 4
Remove the chicken from the water and shred or slice.