Poached Chicken & Rice

There’s no little story here. This is a simple and quick way to cook chicken, topped with a flavourful sauce. I served it with rice and some green beans. The kids loved it.

Feeds 7 mouths.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large chicken breasts
• 1 litre chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Garlic-Herb Sauce:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Honey-Soy Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cornstarch to thicken

METHOD:

1. Place chicken breasts in large pot. Cover with chicken stock. Add peppercorns, crushed garlic, and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Cook 5 mins, then cover and simmer for 15 mins.
2. Meanwhile, make one or both sauces.
3. Remove chicken and slice.
4. Serve with rice and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!