How to Poach Chicken

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut up the vegetables and chicken.

   Use a chopping board and a sharp knife.
   
   Be careful when handling the knife.
   
   Cut the chicken after you have cut everything else.
   
   Make sure that the raw chicken or its juices do not touch any of the other ingredients before cooking.
   
   Cut the onion in half.
   
   You will only be using ½ of the onion.
   
   Cut the carrot into thirds.
   
   Cut the celery stalk into thirds.
   
   Peel the garlic cloves.
   
   Slice the lemon into thin slices.
   
   Adding the lemon is optional.
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   Step 2: Combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken in the skillet or pot.

   Pour water in so that it covers all of the ingredients by ½ an inch., Put the lid on the skillet or pot. , Bring the skillet back to a boil but do not put the lid back on.
   
   Cook for 3 minutes., Let the skillet stand for 15 to 18 but remember to flip the chicken at around 8 minutes.
   
   During this time, the chicken will be cooking all the way through. , The meat should be whitish.
   
   Remove from the broth and serve.
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   Step 3: Bring the water and ingredients to a boil.

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   Step 4: Remove the lid and add the chicken breasts.

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   Step 5: Place the lid back on the skillet and remove it from the heat.

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   Step 6: Check to make sure the chicken is cooked through.

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