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How to poach chicken perfectly

Learn how to perfectly poach chicken with this simple recipe.
Poached chicken sandwiches
So simple, so delicious ... poached chicken and almond sandwiches.
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Ingredients

Method

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Place the stock, water, celery tops, peppercorns and bay leaf in a small saucepan; bring to the boil. Add chicken; reduce heat until liquid is barely simmering.

Ingredients to poach chicken breasts
2

Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, turning chicken halfway through cooking time, or until chicken is just cooked through. Remove chicken from poaching liquid. When cool enough to handle, shred or chop chicken as needed.

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