Poached Chicken Breast

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse breasts thoroughly under running cold water.
2. 2
   Place in a saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer.
3. 3
   Add cold water to a depth of 1-inch above the breasts and any optional items.
4. 4
   Remove the breasts from the pan.
5. 5
   Set the pan over high heat and bring to a full boil.
6. 6
   Return breasts to pan, skin side down.
7. 7
   When water returns to boil, turn heat down low and simmer 17 minutes, checking to make sure bubbles continue to break the surface throughout the cooking.
8. 8
   Remove pan from heat and let breasts stand in the liquid for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   With a slotted spoon, remove breasts; when cool enough to handle, pull off skin and remove bones.
10. 10
    Serve immediately or refrigerate immediately. Serves 4.