SOY-POACHED CHICKEN

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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

Chicken breasts
Shallots
Soy sauce
Lemons
Sugar
Cayenne
Cilantro

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.

Oratile Obusitse
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The chicken was a bit bland, but the sauce was good.


ubaid tariq
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The chicken was a bit bland, but the sauce was good.


Puskar Dimal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was good.


Oaman Murad
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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
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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
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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.