How Long To Boil Chicken Thighs

Name: How Long To Boil Chicken Thighs
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 36 ounces (1.02kg) chicken thighs; 2 cups (473ml) chicken broth; 5 pigs rosemary; 10 prigs thyme; 2 ribs celery; 1 carrot; 1 teaspoon peppercorns; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; water

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Servings
6
Calories
333 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

How Long To Boil Chicken Thighs

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Boiling chicken thighs is so easy and gives you deliciously tender chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

36 ounces (1.02kg) chicken thighs 6 fresh skin-on, bone-in thighs
2 cups (473ml) chicken broth
5 pigs rosemary
10 prigs thyme
2 ribs celery roughly chopped
1 carrot roughly chopped
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
water

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Instructions

Place chicken thighs and veggies in a large stockpot. You can stack them on top of each other if you are making a lot at one time.
Add enough cold water to submerge the chicken thighs and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce to medium heat, and add chicken broth, carrot, celery, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, and smoked paprika.
Continue cooking the chicken thighs for 20-30 minutes, then check for doneness using a digital instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the thighs, avoiding the bone.
When done, use a slotted spoon to remove the thighs from the water. Press them slightly against the side of the pot to squeeze as much water out of them as possible.
Place the chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up. If desired, spritz with a bit of oil.
Broil the thighs in the oven on high until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5-8 minutes.

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Chicken that is thoroughly cooked through should not be pink, and the meat pulls away from the bone easily. Boiling frozen chicken thighs takes 10-15 minutes longer than fresh. If you want crispy skin without the oven, remove the cooked thighs when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F / 71 degrees C, and then sear them in a cast iron skillet with olive oil on high heat. If you are using low-sodium chicken broth for this chicken method, you can add salt for more flavorful meat. Cook chicken on medium or low heat. A rapid boil can give you rubbery and tough meat. Storage - keep chicken thighs in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days. There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Chicken that is thoroughly cooked through should not be pink, and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
Boiling frozen chicken thighs takes 10-15 minutes longer than fresh.
If you want crispy skin without the oven, remove the cooked thighs when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F / 71 degrees C, and then sear them in a cast iron skillet with olive oil on high heat.
If you are using low-sodium chicken broth for this chicken method, you can add salt for more flavorful meat.
Cook chicken on medium or low heat. A rapid boil can give you rubbery and tough meat.
Storage - keep chicken thighs in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 411mg (17%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2092IU (42%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	333kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	143mg	48%
Sodium	411mg	17%
Potassium	382mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	2092IU	42%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%