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poached chicken for chicken salad

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Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

This is a great way to poach chicken breasts if you don't have a rotisserie chicken. Add your favorite ingredients to make a delicious chicken salad.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For poached chicken for chicken salad

  • 2-3 lg
    chicken breasts
  • 1/2
    lemon sliced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • lemon pepper seasoning on chicken
  • enough chicken broth to poach chicken and more as needed

How To Make poached chicken for chicken salad

  • 1
    Pour enough chicken broth in a skillet to poach chicken -- extra broth as needed.
  • 2
    Slice 1/2 lemon and crush one large clove garlic. Add to pan along with chicken breasts.
  • 3
    Sprinkle top of chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning. Saute a few minutes and turn breasts -- add additional lemon pepper if desired.
  • 4
    Cook chicken on medium low heat until cooked through. Remove chicken and allow to cool completely. Shred chicken and make chicken salad with your favorite ingredients.
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