
Gentle cooking methods and whole, unprocessed ingredients are at the heart of eating to reduce inflammation, and this poached chicken delivers on both counts. Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks simmer low and slow in water with carrots, parsnips, and a generous bundle of fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley — no shortcuts, no additives, just real food doing its thing. The result is incredibly tender chicken bathed in a light, herb-scented broth that feels restorative from the very first spoonful. Carrots and parsnips soften beautifully in the pot, soaking up all that herby goodness and turning a simple braise into something that feels genuinely nourishing. Because everything is cooked from scratch with clean, recognizable ingredients, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your bowl. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a bright, grassy finish that makes the whole dish feel a little more special. It's the kind of weeknight meal that's easy enough to pull off on a Tuesday but comforting enough to feel like you really took care of yourself.
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Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the water, carrots, parsnips, thyme sprigs, parsley sprigs, rosemary sprigs, and salt.
Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface during the first 5 minutes.
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