LEMON POACHED CHICKEN ( GARLIC HEAVEN )

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Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless chicken breasts
20 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh thyme
zest & juice of2 lemons
500ml chicken stock ( oxo or other cube ).
freshly ground black pepper.

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan & cook ( seal ) chicken over a medium/high heat for about 4 mins until slightly golden. Add the garlic & cook for a few more minutes. Add the herbs,lemon zest, juice & stock. Stir & bring to just boiling. Cover with a lid, reduce heat & poach gently for 20-25 minutes, oruntill the chicken is tender. Remove chicken. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve on a bed of fine noodles with a little of the juice spooned over the chicken & a green salad. Enjoy!!

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