Poaching Chicken

Posted by Jacqueline Church Jul 28, 2007

Believe it or not, even I don't always want to heat up my kitchen, especially on hot nights. If you're seeking a little inspiration and need to throw a new player into the late-summer line-up; poaching chicken might be the solution.

A lot of readers and friends ask me for help when it's too hot to cook. I've got you covered with my easy and exotic cold poached chicken. I'm not talking about that unappetizing plain, dry, chicken breast of the old diet plate specials. How about a Provençal treatment, beautiful shredded or sliced moist chicken with tomatoes, olives and capers? Thai-style shredded green papaya salad with lemongrass infused chicken?

Other Warm Weather Dinner Ideas:

Gazpacho is a terrific choice, especially when the summer tomatoes are in.

Microwave recipes (ginger scented fish fillets) are a boon to summer cooks.

Clams, mussels steamed in wine and herbs provide a healthy, clean protein and require one burner and a modicum of effort.

Salads with oomph: Niçoise, Greek, Cobb.

Any salad or wrap can be given a flavor and protein boost with cold, poached chicken.