Sparkling Water Poached Lemon Herb Chicken
Recipes developed by the BoxNCase culinary team
Juicy chicken thighs gently poached in sparkling water with lemon and herbs, finished with a light pan sauce. Wholesale-friendly, budget-conscious.
Estimated Cost
$2.10/serving
Ingredients
11 available on BoxNCasepounds Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (skin-on helps keep moisture; trim excess fat)
Freebird Chicken Abf Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs 40lb
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each Onion (medium, sliced thickly)
Spice Hunter Organic Onion Powder 10.8 oz
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cloves Garlic (peeled and crushed)
Shahzada Garlic Paste 750g
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large Lemon (zest and juice of half, remaining sliced into rounds for garnish)
Lemon Perfect 12/15.2Oz Peach Raspberry
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cups Open Water Sparkling Aluminum Bottled Water 16oz (for poaching; use to submerge chicken partially; keep simmer gentle)
Open Water Sparkling Aluminum Bottled Water 16oz
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cups Acqua Panna Pet Bottled Water (for poaching; adds balanced mineral flavor; replace with still water if unavailable)
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water
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cup Saratoga Bottled Spring Water 8oz (for final sauce consistency; adjust as needed)
Saratoga Bottled Spring Water 8oz
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tablespoons Olive oil (for sautéing aromatics)
Ines Rosales Lemon Sweet Olive Oil Tortas 6.34 Oz
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teaspoon Dried oregano (or thyme)
BoxNCase Dried Oregano Bunch
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teaspoon Salt (to taste)
BoxNCase Black Truffle Salt, 3.52 oz
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teaspoon Black pepper (to taste)
Deep Whole Black Pepper 3.5 oz
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Instructions
- 1
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Brown chicken on both sides, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Add lemon zest, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Deglaze with Open Water Sparkling and Acqua Panna, scraping up browned bits.
- 5
Return chicken to skillet. Add lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and poach 15–20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). If liquid reduces too much, add more water in 1/4 cup increments.
- 6
Finish with a quick splash of Saratoga Spring Water to loosen sauce and sheen. Adjust seasoning.
- 7
Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with lemon rounds.
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