Poached Chicken Breast with Rice

Poached Chicken Breast with Rice

Information

Prep: 10 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Serves: 2 | Gluten Free

Ingredients list

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth (salt reduced)
  • 1 small onion, peeled and halved
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 kaffir lime leaf
  • 1 celery stalk and the celery leaves
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 extra cup of water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • Soy sauce, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons dried shallots (for crunch)
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Method

  1. Prepare the Broth In a medium pot, combine the chicken broth, extra cup of water, onion, garlic, kaffir lime leaf, celery, celery leaves, lemongrass, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Place the lid on and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Poach the Chicken and Cook Rice Once the broth is boiling, add the chicken breasts and rice. Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender (about 10–15 minutes, depending on rice type).
  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using a fork.
  4. Assemble and Serve Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top with shredded chicken, then ladle over the fragrant broth. Drizzle with soy sauce, sprinkle with dried shallots, and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve immediately.