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How to Boil Chicken
Learning how to boil chicken opens up so many possibilities. Just shred, dice, or slice it to use in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breast
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, place the chicken, vegetable broth, onion, peppercorns, garlic and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Let simmer until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast reaches 165°F, about 15 minutes.
- Shred, slice or dice the chicken or use as desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store boiled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can add it directly to recipes from the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: Transfer the cooled chicken into freezer-safe container or bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and use as desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1427mg
(59%)
Potassium
900mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1427mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 900mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.