Sara's Method for Poaching Chicken

Recipe courtesy Sara Moulton

Show: Sara's SecretsEpisode: Chicken Salads

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
about 4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 2 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

1 quart chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 large whole bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total), split at the sternum

Directions

In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine the stock and chicken and bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand until completely cool.

Check the chicken for doneness. Simmer for 2 minutes longer if the chicken appears to be undercooked. Discard the bones and skin and cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve for another use.

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recipe Sara's Method for Poaching Chicken
Dorothy Providence, RI 07-17-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you Sara. this is the easiet and the tastiest way to cook chicken breasts.
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judith downers grove, IL 02-05-2008
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awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best way to poach chicken ever! Way to go Sara.
recipe Sara's Method for Poaching Chicken
PAT SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01-09-2008
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PERFECT POACH
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you Sara for saving our family from anymore rubber chicken dinners!
recipe Sara's Method for Poaching Chicken
DEBORAH San Francisco, CA 07-23-2006
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EXCELLENT!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This method is so simple, works every time and you don't end up with chicken that bounces.
recipe Sara's Method for Poaching Chicken
Anonymous 04-22-2006
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POLLO
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

COCER POLLO
recipe Sara's Method for Poaching Chicken
JUNE Poolesville, MD 01-22-2005
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June from Maryland
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have used this method several times for poaching chicken and the results have been absolutely outstanding. Will definitely... continue to follow Sara's recipie.Read more