This Poached Chicken is one of my go-to recipes. I use it for pasta dishes, fajitas, and chicken tacos. I try to marinate the chicken ahead of time so it is full of flavor when I’m ready to cook, but time (and forgetfulness) doesn’t always allow that.
Sometimes, it’s 6 pm, and dinner needs to be on the table, and I haven’t decided quite what I’m doing with the chicken for dinner.
Does this happen to you, too? Poaching chicken is usually my quick answer when it happens in our house. If you’ve never poached chicken breast, it is super easy, juicy, flavorful, and fast! Fiesta Lime Poached Chicken is delicious and served in tacos, wraps, rice, pasta, or even as a chicken sandwich.
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Fiesta Lime Poached Chicken Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup lime juice – fresh or bottled
- Cumin, cilantro, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of water
How To Make Fiesta Lime Poached Chicken
#1. Trim the chicken breast, removing all fat. Season both sides of the chicken with cumin, cilantro, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Place in a deep side pan.
#2. Pour the lime juice over the chicken and add enough water to cover the chicken completely.
#3. Bring the liquid and chicken to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the chicken sit in the hot liquid for 10-15 minutes.
#4. Remove the chicken from the liquid and cut, shred, or serve whole.
#5. The chicken is so juicy and infused with flavor. You can use this same method with different liquids like lemon, balsamic vinegar, or a combination of sauces. You’ll love how easy it is to make and how versatile it is to serve!
More Chicken Recipes to Try
- Chicken Wing Recipes
- Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Balsamic Chicken Breasts
- Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
- 15 Crockpot Chicken Recipes
- Orange Chicken With Brussels Sprouts
- Strawberry Chicken Salad with Pecans and Feta
- Omaha Steaks Boneless Chicken Breast Recipes
- Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Instant Rice
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