Tag: gut-friendly

  • Soothing Lemon-Ginger Poached Chicken & Carrots

    Soothing Lemon-Ginger Poached Chicken & Carrots

    When you need a meal that's gentle on the digestive system but still packed with flavor, this poached chicken is the perfect solution. It uses simple, clean ingredients to provide a comforting dinner that won't leave you feeling bloated.

    See how it's done step by step:

    Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Serves: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
    • 6 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
    • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
    • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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    Instructions

    1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and lightly sauté the sliced carrots for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
    2. Pour in the chicken bone broth and add the grated ginger, lemon slices, and sea salt; bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
    3. Carefully lower the chicken breasts into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
    4. Cover and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
    5. Remove the chicken to a plate to rest for 5 minutes while the carrots finish softening in the broth.
    6. Slice the chicken and serve in shallow bowls with a generous scoop of carrots and a ladle of the warm poaching liquid.

    Looking for something similar? Try One-Pan Garlic Butter Lemon Chicken & Asparagus.

    What You'll Need

    OXO Good Grips Tongs (12-inch)

    Best tongs for flipping chicken without shredding. Heat-resistant, locking mechanism.

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    Pair this with One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Roasted Broccoli.

    Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.