How to Boil a Whole Chicken
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.
Servings: 4 cups
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
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 3648mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5571IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
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