Lemony Poached Chicken

Lemony Poached Chicken

adapted from Foodnetwork.com

After making the chicken, strain the cooking liquid and use to make soups or stews.

Makes 4 cups of stocks and about 2 cups of cooked chicken.    0 WW Blue points

4 cups chicken stock

2 bay leaf

1 carrot, quartered

1 celery stalk, quartered

1/2 lemon, sliced

1/2 large onion, cut in half

1 sprig of fresh rosemary

1 sprig fresh thyme

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1. Combine the stock, bay leaf, carrot, celery, lemon, rosemary and thyme in a soup pot. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 20-25 minutes. Transfer chicken to an ice bath.
4. When cool enough to handle, shred chicken and use in your favorite recipe.

Enjoy !