How to Boil Frozen Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Boil Frozen Chicken
Description
This recipe describes placing 24 ounces of frozen chicken—breasts, thighs, or legs—into a pot covered with 64 ounces of chicken broth and seasoned with kosher salt. Optional additions such as pepper, garlic, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley can be included for additional flavor in the cooking liquid.
The broth is brought to a boil and then reduced to a simmer to cook the chicken for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure food safety. After cooking, the chicken is removed and cooled before shredding or using in other recipes.
The cooking liquid becomes a rich, flavorful broth that can be cooled and stored for later use as a base for soups, such as rotisserie chicken soup or slow cooker taco soup. The recipe notes that chicken skin, if used, should be removed after cooking due to undesirable texture.
Nutritional values are calculated based on frozen chicken breast. This method provides a straightforward way to cook frozen chicken safely without thawing while maximizing flavorful broth for additional dishes.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces chicken See note 1, frozen, bone-in or boneless breast, thighs, or legs
- 64 ounces chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a pot and cover it with broth.
- Add salt to the broth. Optional: You can add pepper, garlic, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley to the pot for added flavor.
- Bring the broth to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before shredding or using it in your recipe. See note 2.
Notes
- Remove chicken skin after cooking if included, as it becomes rubbery and unpleasant when boiled.
- The broth can be cooled and stored refrigerated or frozen to use as a flavorful base for soups.
- Cooking time varies by chicken piece type; confirm doneness by checking for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Nutritional values are based on 24 ounces of frozen chicken breast utilized in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2292mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 848mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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