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Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds total weight)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a medium pot and cover with chicken broth.
- Bring broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat, cover pot, and cook until chicken reaches 165°F, typically 10-15 minutes.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with black pepper and red pepper flakes, and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
Use a thermometer to check for doneness and avoid overcooking.
Experiment with different broths or fresh herbs for added flavor.
Keep the simmer low to prevent toughening the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120