POITRINE DE VOLAILLE POCHEE (POACHED CHICKEN BREAST)

Poitrine de volaille pochee (Poached chicken breast) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield One poached chicken breast

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chicken breast, about 1 pound
2 cups water, approximately
1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

Put the chicken breast in a saucepan and add water to barely cover. Add the remaining ingredients.
Cover and bring to the boil. Let simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to use. Drain and reserve the broth for use in another dish. There should be about two cups.

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