Description
Lemon herb poached chicken delivers a light, elegant meal with Mediterranean charm. Delicate chicken breasts infused with zesty herbs emerge tender and succulent, perfect for health-conscious diners seeking fresh, clean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
- 1 to 2 pinches dried herbs of your choice, such as tarragon, oregano, basil, rosemary, or thyme, or some other seasoning such as cumin or paprika
Kitchen Tool:
- Good-quality plastic wrap (use plastic wrap that says it’s microwave safe)
Instructions
- Carefully remove excess fat from chicken breasts, then slice into uniform strips, ensuring each piece is no longer than 3 inches in diameter.
- Create a fragrant marinade by combining fresh lemon juice with herbs and salt in a mixing bowl, thoroughly coating each chicken strip to infuse flavor.
- Allow the chicken to absorb the zesty marinade while preparing the poaching liquid.
- Select a spacious pot and fill with water, bringing it to a gentle, consistent simmer that will delicately cook the chicken.
- Unroll a generous length of plastic wrap, positioning each chicken strip precisely in the center of the sheet.
- Carefully wrap the chicken, applying firm pressure to eliminate air pockets and create a tight, compact cylindrical shape.
- Twist the wrapped ends securely, ensuring a double knot to maintain the chicken’s compact form and prevent water from seeping in during poaching.
- Repeat the wrapping process for each remaining chicken strip, maintaining consistent technique and pressure.
Notes
- Best served immediately after poaching for maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
- Ensure chicken slices are uniformly cut to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Allow chicken to marinate briefly in lemon herb mixture for enhanced taste penetration before poaching.
- Use plastic wrap technique for creating tight, compact chicken rolls that maintain moisture during cooking.
- Water temperature should be high simmer, not boiling, to prevent tough, rubbery chicken texture.
- Double-knot plastic wrap ends securely to prevent water from seeping into chicken rolls during poaching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg