Cooked Chicken Breasts

Published February 23, 1982

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(45)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 2 whole, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about TK pounds

  • Water to cover

  • 1 small rib of celery, chopped

  • 1 small onion, quartered

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 small sprig thyme or ½ teaspoon dried

  • Salt to taste, if desired

  • 12 peppercorns

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Nutritional analysis per serving

5 grams carbs; 199 milligrams cholesterol; 347 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 7 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 762 milligrams sodium; 62 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Partly cover and bring to the boil. Let simmer 15 minutes. Let stand until ready to use.

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I usually bring the water to the boil and then add chicken to ensure tenderness, simmer 10 mins and stand for at least an hour. AlMois moist.

Easy peasy and delicious.

I usually bring the water to the boil and then add chicken to ensure tenderness, simmer 10 mins and stand for at least an hour. AlMois moist.

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