Perfect Poached Chicken Breasts

My fool-proof Poached Chicken recipe is guaranteed to make the juiciest, most tender, flavorful chicken breasts you have ever had!

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WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS?

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– Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts – Chicken broth or water – Lemon quartered – Black pepper

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Let chicken breasts sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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Add the chicken broth to a saucepan big enough to hold the chicken breasts. Then add the lemon quarters and black pepper to the broth.

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Bring the mixture to a boil.

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When the broth begins to boil, add the chicken breasts to the pan in a single layer. Do not stack the chicken breasts.

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