Dinner for 2
Poached Chicken
Chicken breasts gently poach in lemony water with garlic and bay leaf until tender and safely cooked.
Typical price
$10.88for 4 servings
$2.72 per serving$10.88 for 4
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.44 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic
Steps
- Place the chicken, lemon, bay leaf, garlic, salt, and pepper in a 3-quart saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan, and gently simmer for 15 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken from the liquid and rest it for 5 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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