Ingredients
- 4 large whole chicken breasts (about 3 pounds each)
- 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
- 2 onions, halved
- 2 large bay leaves
- A bundle of parsley and thyme
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt
- A few peppercorns
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Poach for 1 hour; remove from the heat. Let cool completely in the liquid, then strain. Separate the chicken from the skin and bones and reserve the stock.