Poached Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley (30g)
- 1 leek
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 onion
- extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper.
Instructions
Get your biggest pot and ad the whole chicken inside it. Add the bay, parsley and a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Wash and roughly chop the leek, carrot and celery, then peel and quarter the onion. Put it all into the pan and cover with water, making sure the chicken is covered . Bring to a simmer on a medium heat, then cook for 1 hour 30 minutes on lowest heat just small bubbles. Avoid boiling it, so the meat stays tender.
Carefully remove the chicken to a large bowl to cool a little, leaving the stock on the heat for another 1 hour 30 minutes to intensify that flavour, if needed fill up the pot with 1 liter of water.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, use tongs to pull all the meat off the carcass, chucking the bones and skin back into the stock for added flavour. mix the meat with 1 tablespoon of oil.
Notes & Tips
You can now use the poached chicken meat for a variety of dishes. One simple yet delicious idea is to shred the meat and toss it with a light dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, along with some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro. Serve it on a bed of greens for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner. You can also use the poached chicken in soups, stews, sandwiches, salads or even tacos. The possibilities are endless, so feel free to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own favorite recipes. Not only is poached chicken versatile and tasty, it’s also a great way to use up any leftover meat from a whole chicken you may have roasted earlier. Plus, it’s a healthy cooking method that keeps the chicken moist and tender without adding any extra fat or calories. So next time you’re in the mood for some chicken, try poaching it and see how easy and delicious it can be!