The Ultimate Boiled Chicken Recipe: Perfect Every Time!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(3 pound)whole chicken

  • 1largeonion, halved – unpeeled

  • 3carrots, cut into chunks – unpeeled

  • 2stalkscelery, cut into chunks

  • 1tablespoonwhole peppercorns

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Place chicken in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery, and peppercorns; add water to cover by 1 inch.

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  3. Cover the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook until meat falls off the bone, about 90 minutes.

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  4. Remove chicken from the pot and let sit until cool enough to handle. Shred or chop meat.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
46mg
15%
Sodium
64mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
16g
33%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
25mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
222mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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