Poaching chicken

[legend_018]

Why does something so simple become so complicated. LOL

I guess the confusion comes from some people say leave it on the heat - some people say bring it to a light boil and take it off the heat.

Some people say once you take it off the heat - keep it in the pan with cover on for 15 minutes, some people say 30 minutes.

How do you guys poach your chicken? and I'm talking 1-2 boneless chicken breasts (not a WHOLE chicken).

Thanks,
: )

Mary

 

[gage]

10 -12 minutes at low simmer-- check the internal temp if unsure. look up jaques pepin's chicken tonnato ,it probably has a video ' that's about the only recipe that I poach chicken. Hold on, you poach chicken for chicken pot pie as well except that you already browned it off first( I use chicken thighs for that )
the Tonnato is outstanding for lunch- I just checked - just google Jacques Pepin Chicken Tonnato and it comes up right away on kqed ,his series Fast Food my Way with a video as well--Listen to the Master
best regards gage

 

[msmofet]

10 -12 minutes at low simmer-- check the internal temp if unsure.

I also do it this way.

 

[legend_018]

Seems a lot of people take it off the hit put cover on and leave it for 20min to 30 minutes or so. Instead of leaving it on the hit and simmering.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

How do you guys poach your chicken?

With stealth and cunning, at night!

Sorry, back to drinking coffee!

 

[Andy M.]

Hmmm. Interesting thread. I've never poached a chicken. Never felt the need.

 

[msmofet]

With stealth and cunning, at night!

Sorry, back to drinking coffee!

Thanks!! You just made a diabetic pee her pants laughing!! Would that be POL?