Craig Claiborne

Poached Chicken Thighs

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    20

    Cooked Thighs, Plus 2 cups Broth.
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
Craig Claiborne's Southern Cooking
Craig Claiborne's Southern Cooking

By Craig Claiborne

Published 1987

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Ingredients

  • 20 chicken thighs (about 6 pounds)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2

Method

  • Combine the thighs, water, bay leaves, thyme, onions, celery, parsley, salt, and peppercorns in a kettle. Bring to the boil, partly covered, and let simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to use. Remove the thighs, strain the broth, and skim off the fat.