How many calories should I count from poaching liquid?

I'm making miso-poached chicken breast -- but I'm unsure of how many calories to log for the poaching liquid. I know it's really hard to guestimate (because of water evaporation), but does anyone have any rules of thumb?

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boombalatty123

If you're going to consume all of it, then count all of the calories. If you are going to remove the chicken from the poaching liquid that's a tougher question. I'd probably count 2-3 tablespoons (depending on how thick the liquid is) to cover whatever the chicken managed to absorb, plus the outer coating.

rbfdac

I would honestly just add an extra 50 calories to your log and call it a day. I'm sure the calories are negligible, but just so you can add something, add 25-50 to make sure you've got it covered.

DataSeven

For me, unless I was poaching in oil I would let it slide.

Beigewhale

Thanks guys -- I think 2-3 tablespoons sounds fair!

@DataSeven hahahha, poaching in oil

That's what I'm called deep frying from now on!