How to Boil a Whole Chicken

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Learning how to boil a whole chicken is a great skill to have in your back pocket, especially if you're trying to eat clean or meal prepping! This boiled chicken is flavorful, juicy, and can easily be transformed into a one-pot meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: boiled chicken, how to boil a whole chicken, whole chicken boil

Servings: cups

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 6 pounds
1 yellow onions, chopped
2 whole carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 celery stalks, including leaves, cut into 4 inch pieces
4 whole garlic cloves
1 bunch of parsley
10 sprigs of thyme
5 sprigs of rosemary
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns

Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of a large stock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients on top and around the chicken.
Cover everything completely with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once your water has come to a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours. The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Carefully remove the whole chicken from the pot. Shred and debone the chicken and use it as desired for recipes.
Strain the chicken stock and save it for later use!

Nutrition

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