With a little practice and a little added flavor, a humble chicken breast can be anything you want.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 2 or 3 shallots with 2 tablespoons butter or oil and some salt and pepper until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, juice of 1 lemon, .75 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon sugar and .25 teaspoon cayenne to the pan.
- When the liquid boils, lower heat to a simmer; cover and cook chicken for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender and just cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm. Turn heat to high and boil the mixture until it is reduced to your liking.
- Lower heat and return the chicken to the pan to reheat and coat with sauce.
- Garnish: Fresh cilantro and lemon.
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Oratile Obusitse
[email protected]This was my first time poaching chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Makeresemese Kekana
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it with steamed rice and vegetables.
Chibueze Nweke
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Anderson Baldeo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Pheonix Barrett
[email protected]The chicken was a bit bland, but the sauce was good.
ubaid tariq
[email protected]This was my first time poaching chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Cronjiah Murray
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it with steamed rice and vegetables.
Aadan Jey
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Oluwasegun Oni
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
malik ad
[email protected]The chicken was a bit bland, but the sauce was good.
Puskar Dimal
[email protected]This was my first time poaching chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Deborah Nabuuma
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it with steamed rice and vegetables.
Mwinyimkuu Abdallah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Deepesh Ghosh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mss LIKHON
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was good.
Oaman Murad
[email protected]This was my first time making soy poached chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Taslima Begum
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
ismacil xuseen
[email protected]This soy poached chicken was a hit at my dinner party! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with steamed rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.