Poached chicken.
Cook time: 1 hour | Prep time: 10 mins | Serves: 4
Ingredients.
2 x 350g chicken breast fillets
1 brown onion, sliced into 2cm rounds
2 bay leaves
300ml milk or almond milk
salt and pepper
Method.
1. Preheat the oven to 180C fan forced and get a small baking tray.
2. Place the onions onto the base of the baking tray and chicken, milk, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Fill the tray up with water to cover the chicken.
3. Cover with parchment paper and foil. Poach in the oven for 1 hour or until the chicken pulls apart.
4. Let the chicken breast cool and drain out the liquid. Finely shred chicken and add to any salad or make my poached chicken mix below.
Poached chicken mix.
Ingredients.
3/4 cup whole egg mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, finely sliced
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste.
Method.
1. Combine the mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper with the shredded chicken of 2 chicken breasts.
2. Spread onto your preferred bread. Mix will last in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days.
COOKING TIP
Mayonnaise has a different consistency depending on the brand so add gradually for a mixture that isn’t too dry or too wet.
