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Poached Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Tender, juicy chicken bursting with bright lemon and garlic flavor! This incredibly easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and cook, resulting in perfectly poached chicken that's ideal for salads, sandwiches, tacos, or simply enjoying on its own. Easily scaled up for larger gatherings.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 42.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Poached Lemon Garlic Chicken

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How to Make Poached Lemon Garlic Chicken

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and poach for 8-11 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Remove the chicken from the saucepan and let it rest for 5 minutes before shredding or slicing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation South West Pacific For 1 Or 2 Main Dish Salads Poultry Australian Easy Chicken Meat Chicken Breasts Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less