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Brothy Poached Chicken with Mushrooms and Fresh Chile

By Alison Roman

4.5

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Brothy Poached Chicken with Mushrooms and Fresh ChileNicole Franzen

Maybe you're coming down with a cold, or you hit one too many holiday parties. This comforting but complex-tasting soup is just what the doctor ordered

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large)
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 bay leaves
4 whole allspice
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
8 ounces maitake or shiitake mushrooms, torn into bite-size pieces
1 fresh red chile (such as Fresno), thinly sliced
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
Sliced scallions and cilantro sprigs (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place chicken, garlic, bay leaves, allspice, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium pot. Cover with 6 cups water and bring to a bare simmer over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and cook 8 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces.

    Step 2

    Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot; discard solids. Add mushrooms, chile, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce to stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broth tastes rich and flavorful, 8–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add shredded chicken and simmer just until meat is warmed through.

    Step 3

    Divide soup among bowls and serve topped with scallions and cilantro.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Chicken can be poached 2 days ahead. Let chicken and broth cool separately. Wrap up chicken and transfer broth to an airtight container; chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 330 - Fat 6 g - Fiber 3 g
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsChicken BreastChickenPoultryMaitake MushroomMushroomVegetableFresno ChileChileMainDinnerNut FreeKetoDairy FreeMake AheadOne-Pot Meals30 Minutes or LessQuickPoachBon Appétit

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