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Turmeric Ginger Poached Chicken

Anti-inflammatory powerhouse. Shreds beautifully for bowls, soups, grain salads, or lettuce wraps all week.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Storage: Refrigerates 4 days · Freezes 3 months

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
• 4 oz fresh ginger, sliced into coins
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1½ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp black pepper (activates turmeric)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 bay leaves

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Shopping List

🥩 Meat & Poultry

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

🥬 Produce

• 4 oz fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon

🥫 Canned & Packaged

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

🧂 Spices

• Ground turmeric (need 1½ tsp)
• Black pepper (need ½ tsp)
• Bay leaves (need 2)

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Instructions

1. Build the poaching liquid. Combine broth, ginger, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, lemon slices, and bay leaves in a wide saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a gentle boil.

2. Add chicken and poach. Reduce to a bare simmer (small bubbles only). Add chicken in a single layer. Cover and poach 12–15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

3. Rest and shred. Remove chicken and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Shred with two forks into pull-apart pieces.

4. Reserve the broth. Strain the golden poaching liquid — it’s a beautiful anti-inflammatory broth. Store separately; use it as a soup base or spoon over chicken when reheating to keep it moist.

5. Store. Divide shredded chicken into meal-prep containers. Pour 2–3 tbsp broth over each portion.

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Serving Ideas

• Over brown rice or farro with roasted vegetables
• Grain bowl with avocado, kimchi, and sesame dressing
• Stirred into white bean soup with the reserved broth
• Lettuce cups with shredded cabbage and a ginger-lime drizzle

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Why It’s Anti-Inflammatory

Ingredient	Benefit
Turmeric	Curcumin is among the most studied anti-inflammatory compounds
Black pepper	Piperine boosts curcumin absorption by up to 2,000%
Ginger	Inhibits the same inflammatory enzymes as NSAIDs
Garlic	Allicin supports immune regulation and reduces oxidative stress