POACHED CHICKEN BREAST (POITRINE DE VOLAILLE POCHEE)

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Poached Chicken Breast (Poitrine de Volaille Pochee) image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield 1 poached chicken breast

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken breast, 1 pound
2 cups water, approximately
1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
3 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breast in a saucepan and add the water to barely cover. Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and bring to the boil. Let simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to use. Drain and reserve the broth. There should be about two cups.

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