Poached Chicken

This recipe yields tender, moist shredded breast or thigh meat that can be used for chicken salad, to fill tacos or tostadas, or to add to fried rice or grain-based dishes. Feel free to add other aromatics to the pot, including fresh ginger, lemon grass, celery, carrots or herbs, such as thyme and bay. The poaching liquid, while not as rich and flavorful as classic long-simmered chicken stock or broth, can be reserved for making soups and stews or for cooking grains.