How to Boil Chicken
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Boil Chicken
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Boiled Chicken is a perfectly healthy meal that is tender, flavorful and full of proteins. Use this easy recipe for sandwiches, tacos, or soups. No matter how you utilize the chicken, it is guaranteed to be super juicy and flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
- 2 medium onions quartered
- 2 large carrots cut into large chunks
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 6 lemon slices
- 1/2 lemon for stuffing the chicken
- 2 celery stalks cut into large chunks
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 bunch parsley with root on
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Enough water to cover the chicken
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Instructions
- Cut the onions into quarters, the carrots, and the celery into large chunks.
- Place one of the onions, 2 cloves garlic, and half a lemon into the cavity of the chicken.
- Place chicken into a large pot or dutch oven and add the rest of vegetables, fresh herbs, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Add enough water to cover the chicken.
- Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat down to low-medium and simmer partially covered for 1 1/2 – 2 hours.
- Remove chicken and allow to cool before removing the meat from the bones.
- Strain and reserve the broth for later use.
- Use chicken meat in sandwiches, salads, wraps or serve as is with a healthy side dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
662mg
(28%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2730IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
51.7mg
(57%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 662mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2730IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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