Poached Chicken and Vegetables

This is fast and easy chicken dish which goes well with basmati rice.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  chicken breast, cubed
• 1  teaspoon  chicken stock powder or 1  teaspoon  vegetable stock powder
• 2  carrots, sliced
• 1  leek, sliced
• 45  g peas, thawed if frozen
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
• 1  tablespoon cold water
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Place chicken in saucepan with 500ml of water and the bouillion powder.
2. Add sliced leek and carrots and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the peas and then return to a boil.
4. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the chicken is thorougly cooked.
5. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir thoroughly. Cook for a few seconds longer until liquid has thickened.
6. Add chopped parsley and serve immediately.