Paleo Simple Poached Chicken
Elevate your healthy meal prep game with this Paleo Simple Poached Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts gently simmered in a fragrant blend of fresh rosemary, lemon, garlic, and spices, this dish is perfect for anyone following a paleo diet or looking for a clean-eating protein option. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time, this quick and easy recipe seamlessly combines simplicity and flavor. Whether you're shredding it for salads, serving it alongside roasted veggies, or prepping it for weekly meals, this versatile poached chicken delivers on both nutrition and taste, all while staying gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb. Don't forget to save the poaching liquid—it doubles as a light, homemade broth for soups or sauces!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups water
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a large saucepan or pot in a single layer.
Add 4 cups of water, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pot. Add the lemon halves to the water.
Peel the garlic cloves and crush them slightly to release their flavor. Add them to the pot.
Add the rosemary sprigs, bay leaf, sea salt, and black peppercorns to the water.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a simmer.
Once the water is simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Poach the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding as desired.
Discard the poaching liquid or save it as a basic broth for other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 109.2 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
