Her suggestion: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pan in a single layer, cover with a few inches of liquid (water, broth, etc.), add flavorings (spices, salt, herbs, soy sauce, etc.), then bring the liquid just barely to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the liquid simmers. Start checking the meat after about 10 minutes. The chicken should be barely opaque in the center. Take the pan off the heat, put a lid on it and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. There should be no pink in the center, and you can confirm the temp with a thermometer.
