I never knew that poaching chicken thighs could be so easy!
Check out what my pals over at Cookstr had to say about this recipe:
It’s a simple matter to poach chicken thighs, after which the skin slips off easily and the tender meat practically falls off the bones. Once the skin and bones have been banished, the juicy chicken can be used in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken, such as casseroles and salads.
I used this chicken in a yummy cheesy broccoli casserole the other day and it was amazing! I’ve also eaten as a meat entree alongside mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Ingredients
4½ to 5 pounds Tyson chicken thighs (see Notes)
1 large onion
1 rib celery
1 large carrot
1 teaspoon McCormick dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Morton salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in a 6-quart Dutch oven or soup pot. Peel the onion, cut it into 4 pieces, and add them to the pot. Cut the celery into 4 pieces and add them to the pot. Peel the carrot, cut it into roughly 1-inch pieces, and add them to the pot. Sprinkle the tarragon and black pepper over the chicken and vegetables. Add just enough cold water to cover the chicken and vegetables completely, then sprinkle in the salt, if using.
Cover the pot and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. As soon as the water reaches a vigorous boil, reduce the heat to low and cook the chicken, uncovered, at a very slow boil for 10 minutes. Then remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. (Test for doneness by removing a thigh and cutting into it. The exact time will depend on the size of the thighs.)
When the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, using tongs or a slotted spoon. (Reserve the chicken stock in the pot for later use.) Allow the chicken to cool enough to remove the skin and any visible fat. Pull the meat from the bones. Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks for future use.
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Quick tip: Serve poached chicken thighs with
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any side dish that you want! I like mashed potatoes or rice.
Thank you to Cookstr for this delicious recipe!
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