POACHED CHICKEN

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Gently simmered with onion and garlic, this chicken becomes moist and tender as it absorbs the subtly flavored broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
1 medium onion, halved
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken, breast side down, onion, garlic, and salt in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove chicken from pot, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Let chicken stand until cool enough to handle. Shred meat, and mix with reserved cooking liquid.

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