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How to Poach Chicken Breast

Poached Chicken is one of the best ways to get a tender and juicy chicken breast so you can actually enjoy your high-protein meals!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean, Western
Keyword: How to Poach Chicken Breast, Poached Chicken
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • Water
  • 1-2 tbsp Salt
  • 2 pcs Chicken Breast Around 450-500 grams

Servings Korean BBQ-style

  • Lettuce
  • Samjang
  • Radish Wraps
  • Pickled Radish/Jalapeño
  • Kimchi

Instructions

  • Fill your pot with enough water to submerge the chicken.
  • Add a generous amount of salt and mix it well.
  • Bring the salted water to a boil.
  • Once rapidly boiling, put the chicken in the water, cover it tightly, and turn off the heat.
  • Let chicken poach for 30 minutes.
  • Afterwards, remove chicken from the water and check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken; it should read around 160-165F.
  • Let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing or shredding.

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