Lemon Pepper Poached Chicken

Name: Lemon Pepper Poached Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed of excess fat; 1½ to 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon garlic-infused vinegar; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning; 2 to 3 whole fresh lemons, sliced into ¼-inch rounds; Sea salt to taste

Recipe GLPR6b85ae5fce585d

Main Course

45 min

166 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Tender, juicy chicken breasts poached gently in a bright lemon and herb broth infused with garlic vinegar. The chicken is seasoned with lemon pepper before cooking, then finished by resting in the hot liquid to achieve perfect doneness. A simple, elegant preparation that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables and rice for a wholesome meal.

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed of excess fat

1½ to 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon garlic-infused vinegar

2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

2 to 3 whole fresh lemons, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

Sea salt to taste

Directions

Pat the chicken pieces dry and season both sides generously with lemon pepper and a pinch of sea salt. This seasoning foundation will infuse flavor throughout the cooking process.
Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer on the bottom of a heavy skillet or shallow cooking vessel with a fitted lid.
Pour the lemon juice and garlic-infused vinegar directly over the chicken, then pour in the chicken broth until the chicken is completely submerged in liquid. Arrange the fresh lemon slices in an overlapping pattern on top of the chicken pieces.
Cover the skillet with the lid and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
Once the liquid reaches a rolling boil, immediately reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer gently for exactly 2 minutes. Do not exceed this time.
Remove the skillet from the heat while keeping the lid in place. Allow the chicken to rest undisturbed for 15 to 20 minutes. This residual heat will gently finish cooking the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is moist and tender.
Carefully remove and discard the lemon slices from the top of the chicken. Transfer the cooked chicken to serving plates or a platter, spooning some of the poaching broth over the top.
Serve the poached chicken alongside roasted vegetables and rice of your choice, drizzling additional warm broth over the entire plate if desired.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte supermarket—chicken, broth, lemon, vinegar, and lemon pepper seasonings are all readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, or ALDI without a second trip. The cost per serving runs around $2–2.50, driven entirely by the chicken breast or thighs you choose, making it genuinely cheap for a weeknight. The 45-minute stated time is honest for gentle poaching; this is a hands-off dish once the broth comes to a simmer, so it won't demand constant attention from a busy household. The poached chicken reheats well in its broth and works as a base for next-day salads or grain bowls, extending its value beyond one meal.