Can I Boil Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

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It is possible to boil or ‘poach’ a chicken breast in water although it is a good way of loosing the flavours of the meat unless you add additional spice and flavour the cooking water to compensate. This is achieved by using a suitable stock rather than simply water to poach the chicken in.

A simple method of cooking a chicken breast through boiling or poaching is to place the breast into a large skillet or frying pan adding 1 or 2 cups of chicken broth. Once the broth reaches boiling temperature reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cover, cooking for around 15 minutes. Once the cooking time is up simply remove the boneless chicken breast from the skillet or pan and transfer to an oven roasting pan arranging the chicken breasts in a single layer.

Now is a great time to add some further spices (some salt and pepper perhaps) and even a slice of lemon or orange to bring in some additional flavours. Make up another 4 cups of chicken broth (ideally this should be boiling or just below when you introduce to the roasting tin) and pour over the chicken breasts. Cover with the lid and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes at 400 degrees.

You will now have a beautifully flavoured poached or boiled boneless and skinless chicken breast meal ready in no time. Enjoy!