Stovetop~35 minComplexity
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.
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Ingredients
8 servings
- •1.5 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 tbsp 1 tablespoons kosher salt
- •1 1 bay leaf
- •4 4 black peppercorns
- •1 Garlic(3g)
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken breasts, fresh garlic cloves, kosher salt, bay leaf, and black peppercorns in a large pot. Cover with enough cold water to fully submerge the chicken by 1 inch.
- 2Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Maintain a gentle simmer for 12–15 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the largest breast reads 165°F.
- 3Remove the pot from heat and let the chicken rest in the hot liquid for 3–5 minutes to retain moisture.
- 4Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and let cool for 2–3 minutes until safe to handle. Slice or shred the chicken into your desired size.
- 5Divide the chicken evenly into 8 airtight containers while still warm.
- 6Add cooking liquid (broth) to each container if desired for extra moisture and flavor, then seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition — Per Serving
103
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.
