Perfectly...poached...chicken...FINALLY!
Thank you Everyday Food for teaching me something I wish I knew 20 years ago!
1. Lay chicken breast on counter, cover with saran wrap and pound out each breast with a mallet until even.
2. Place chicken in a large straight sided skillet. Add water until chicken is just covered. Sprinkle generously with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a low simmer--cook for 5 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat and let stand, covered, until cooked. About 12 to 15 minutes (depending how thick your chicken is).
4. Remove from pan and cool completely.
Your enchiladas, chicken salads, and family will thank you!
Another great use for poached chicken is Chicken Bundles. There are quite a few variations of this recipe, but this one from Eliza is my favorite! I just need to find it!
