Easy Poached Chicken Breast : How To Poach Chicken Breast?
Poached Chicken Breast delivers 19g protein and only 102 calories per serving, the leanest protein base in any meal-prep toolkit. Eight servings from one stovetop batch means endless mix-and-match options for hitting macros across bowl variations. Essential for anyone cutting aggressively or stacking protein across multiple daily meals.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 tablespoons kosher salt
- •1 bay leaf
- •4 black peppercorns
- •Garlic
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken in a large pot. Add the salt, bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic, and enough water to fully submerge the chicken.
- 2Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken has reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10-15 minutes.
- 3Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chicken rest in the liquid for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4Slice the chicken and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
102
calories
19g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 38 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~85g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Poached Chicken Breast have per serving?
Each serving delivers 19g of protein for only 102 calories, making this one of the leanest protein sources available. With just 2g fat and 0g carbs, it's pure protein-focused nutrition.
How long does Easy Poached Chicken Breast take to make?
This quick prep stovetop method yields 8 servings in a single batch, giving you eight ready-to-use chicken portions for the week. It's one of the fastest ways to batch-prep lean protein.
Is Easy Poached Chicken Breast good for fat loss?
At 102 calories per serving with 19g protein, this recipe is built for fat loss phases where minimizing calories while preserving muscle is the priority. The zero-carb, minimal-fat profile makes it flexible to add to any meal plan.
