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How to Boil Frozen Chicken
Forgot to take the chicken out to thaw…Can I boil frozen chicken? We've got the answer with step-by-step instructions and recipe ideas.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Frozen chicken - frozen bone-in or boneless chicken breast chicken thighs or chicken legs. See note 1.
- 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.
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Notes
- If you use chicken with the skin on you’ll want to remove the skin once the chicken is fully cooked as it will have an unpleasant, rubbery, texture.
- If you use chicken with the skin on you’ll want to remove the skin once the chicken is fully cooked as it will have an unpleasant, rubbery, texture.
- You can let the broth cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer as a flavorful base for soups like our Rotisserie Chicken Soup with Tortellini or Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
- Nutritional values are calculated based on 24 ounces of frozen chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6ounces
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
2292mg
(96%)
Potassium
848mg
(24%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% 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.