POACHED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST) - RICK BAYLESS

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Tasy filling for tacos, burritos, enchildas, chicken salad... Easy to prepare ahead of time. From "Authentic Mexican" by Rick Bayless.

Provided by Ms. Poppy

Categories     Poultry

Time 18m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb chicken breast, halved
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (marjoram, thyme...)
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place onion, water, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken (plus addtional hot water to cover, if necessary), skim off any new foam that rises during the first minute of simmering, add herbs and bay leaves, partially cover and simmer for 13 minutes over medium heat.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let the checken cool in the broth, if there is time.
  • Skin and bone the chicken, then shred the meat into small pieces, Sprinkle with salt before using, unless directed otherwise in your recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 217.9, Sodium 1103.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 71.2

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