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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4-5 sprigs Italian parsley, thyme or oregano, tied together
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • 1-2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns

Method

  • Rinse off the chicken breasts.
  • Fill a medium to large stockpot with water and add the herbs, bay leaf, garlic, salt and peppercorns to the pot.
  • Bring the water to a boil then add the chicken breasts.
  • Bring the water back to a boil, and then lower the heat to medium.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and then cover with a lid and keep the chicken in hot water for another 15 to 20 minutes or until it is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the water and shred or slice.