poached chicken for chicken salad

Name: Poached Chicken For Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 large chicken breasts; 1/2 lemon sliced; 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed; lemon pepper seasoning on chicken; enough chicken broth to poach chicken and more as needed

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Updated on Jun 5, 2022

This is a great way to poach chicken breasts if you don't have a rotisserie chicken. Add your favorite ingredients to make a delicious chicken salad.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2-3 large chicken breasts
1/2 lemon sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
lemon pepper seasoning on chicken
enough chicken broth to poach chicken and more as needed

How To Make poached chicken for chicken salad

Step 1

Pour enough chicken broth in a skillet to poach chicken -- extra broth as needed.

Step 2

Slice 1/2 lemon and crush one large clove garlic. Add to pan along with chicken breasts.
Step 3

Sprinkle top of chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning. Saute a few minutes and turn breasts -- add additional lemon pepper if desired.
Step 4

Cook chicken on medium low heat until cooked through. Remove chicken and allow to cool completely. Shred chicken and make chicken salad with your favorite ingredients.
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