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Parboiled Chicken Recipe

Parboiling chicken is a great way to ensure tender results and fully cooked chicken. It can be especially useful if you’re feeding a crowd. In today’s article, we’re sharing some guidelines on how to parboil chicken.

Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 lb
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs raw chicken
  • water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon peppercorns optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken to a large pot. You can use chicken pieces or a whole chicken.
  2. Cover the chicken with water and add a good pinch of kosher salt, 3 bay leaves, and optional peppercorns as desired, to the pot.
  3. Set the temperature to medium-high and heat until the water comes to a boil.
  4. Reduce to a simmer and then remove the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Cook for 30-40 minutes for whole chicken, and 10-15 minutes for chicken breasts