1-Minute Poached Chicken Breast (Tender, Soft & Effortless)

Cooking StepsHow to cook 1-Minute Poached Chicken Breast (Tender, Soft & Effortless) step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Rinse the chicken breast. Cut the scallion into segments and slice the ginger. Fill a pot with cold water (enough to submerge the chicken) and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken breast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, 2 star anise pieces, 1 tbsp cooking wine, scallion segments, and ginger slices. (Important: wait until the water is fully boiling before adding the chicken!) The water temperature will drop significantly. Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 1 minute.

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   Step 2 Detail

   Turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 30–40 minutes. (Make sure to keep the lid on!)

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   Step 3 Detail

   Remove the chicken and pierce it with chopsticks. If no pink liquid comes out, the chicken is fully cooked.

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   Step 4 Detail

   Tear it open — the inside should be pink, tender, and soft.

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   Step 5 Detail

   Shred the chicken and toss with fresh vegetables for a salad, or stir-fry with vegetables.

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   You can also make lemon black pepper chicken breast — tangy, healthy, and delicious for weight loss.

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   The leftover poaching broth is flavorful and clear, with no scum. Use it as stock for stir-fries, soups, or noodle soups.

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   Add a little cabbage and sausage to the broth (no need to sauté or add oil), season with a pinch of salt — incredibly savory!

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   These are guilt-free lettuce chicken wraps — healthy, nutritious, and packed with flavor!

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    And the irresistible Korean-style shredded chicken!