How to Poach a Chicken

I used a whole chicken so vary the quantity and size of things if you are poaching pieces.

Remove the chicken from the packaging and toss any inner parts away. Wash and rinse your chicken.

Get a large enough pan or pot to cover the entire chicken.

Place the chicken on the pot along with some carrots, celery, and onion. Whatever you have on hand will do, we just need to add some seasoning. (No need to peel the carrot, just toss it in.) Cover with water.

Bring the pot to a boil, then turn down and simmer for about 55 minutes for a whole chicken, probably about 35 minutes for pieces, breasts, thighs, etc.

Once the chicken is done, pull it from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board until it is cool enough to handle.

Cut off the wings, legs and thighs, shred or cut/cube meat if you would like. Then cut the back bone and cut off the breasts.

Use the chicken in a variety of meals during the week!