POACHED CHICKEN (FOR CHICKEN SALADS)

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Make and share this Poached Chicken (For Chicken Salads) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Stocks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bone-in whole chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken breast halves
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
water, to cover

Steps:

  • Combine all in a 3 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and skim.
  • Whole breasts take 15-18 minutes while boneless breasts take 7-10.
  • *Allow to cool in the liquid COMPLETELY.
  • Drain and dice the chicken to use in salads or pot pies.
  • Reserve poaching liquid as a stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 129.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 30.9

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