How to Make Boiled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Boiled chicken is a simple and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in a wide variety of other recipes. It's a great way to cook chicken because it keeps the meat moist and tender, and it's easy to flavor with herbs, spices, and other seasonings.

Whether you're looking for a no-fuss weeknight dinner or a healthy protein option to add to soups, salads, or sandwiches, boiled chicken is a fantastic option. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, requiring only a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 large onion, halved - unpeeled
  • 3 carrots, cut into chunks - unpeeled
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place chicken in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery, and peppercorns; add water to cover by 1 inch.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook until meat falls off the bone, about 90 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and let sit until cool enough to handle. Shred or chop meat.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 64mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 222mg