Poached Chicken

ingredients

• 400g chicken breasts (2 breasts)
• 1 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 large onion slices
• 1 sprig each of thyme
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 sprig of parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• chicken broth

method

Place chicken, herbs, peppercorn, garlic, onion and bay leaf in a shallow pan.

Pour in enough broth to cover chicken about ½ way.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

Turn off heat, cover and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Slice or shred chicken and reserve broth for use in recipes or to serve with chicken.