Saturday 12 January 2013

Rosemary & Garlic Poached Chicken Breast


Ingredients
2 Chicken breasts skinless
4 Cloves garlic
Rosemary
4 Cups chicken stock
Pepper
Olive oil
Water

Place chicken, rosemary, pepper and garlic in a deep pan (that has a lid).



Add chicken stock and additional water to cover the chicken by at least 1 inch, amount will vary depending on pan size.
Bring to the boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and add the lid allow to cook for 10 mins. Turn the heat off and allow the chicken to cook for a further 10 mins in the hot water in pan with the still on.

Remove chicken from the pan onto a plate.
Slice chicken.
Season with additional pepper, rosemary and a drizzle of olive oil. To make the chicken more moist drizzle over a few  teaspoons of the cooking stock.