Macadamia Free Herb-Poached Chicken
There is something deeply comforting about a pot of chicken slowly simmering away on the stove, filling the kitchen with the scent of fresh herbs and warm broth. Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks are poached low and slow alongside carrots, parsnips, thyme, rosemary, and parsley until the meat is impossibly tender and the broth turns rich and fragrant. The gentle bare-simmer method is key — no aggressive boiling, just patient, steady heat that keeps the chicken juicy all the way through. Everything here is straightforward and wholesome, with zero exotic or specialty ingredients to track down or second-guess. For anyone navigating nut-free cooking, this kind of clean, herb-forward recipe is a genuine relief — no sauces, no spice blends, no packaged shortcuts that might hide unwanted additions. Ladle the broth and soft vegetables right over the chicken and finish with a handful of fresh parsley for a meal that looks and tastes far more effortful than it actually is.
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4 servings
- 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and/or drumsticks)
- 6 cups water
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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