How to Boil a Whole Chicken

Name: How to Boil a Whole Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1 yellow onions; 2 whole carrots; 4 celery stalks; 4 whole garlic cloves; 1 bunch of parsley; 10 sprigs of thyme; 5 sprigs of rosemary; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings
4 cups
Calories
446 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

How to Boil a Whole Chicken

Gemma White

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Learning how to boil a whole chicken is a great skill to have in your back pocket, especially if you're trying to eat clean or meal prepping! This boiled chicken is flavorful, juicy, and can easily be transformed into a one-pot meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 whole chicken, about 6 pounds
1 yellow onions, chopped
2 whole carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 celery stalks, including leaves, cut into 4 inch pieces
4 whole garlic cloves
1 bunch of parsley
10 sprigs of thyme
5 sprigs of rosemary
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns

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Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of a large stock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients on top and around the chicken.
Cover everything completely with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once your water has come to a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours. The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Carefully remove the whole chicken from the pot. Shred and debone the chicken and use it as desired for recipes.
Strain the chicken stock and save it for later use!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 446kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 3648mg (152%) Potassium 571mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5571IU (111%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 446 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	446kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	143mg	48%
Sodium	3648mg	152%
Potassium	571mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	5571IU	111%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	68mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%