How Long To Boil A Whole Chicken
Discover the ideal duration for boiling a whole chicken to achieve perfect tenderness and flavorful results every time.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 306kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pound (1.75 kg) whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 large onion cut in half no need to remove the peel
- 4 ribs celery cut in half
- 3 medium carrots washed well and cut in half
- 6 leaves fresh sage
- 10 sprigs thyme
- 6 sprigs rosemary
- 6 sprigs dried oregano
- Bunch of parsley and dill
- 1 bulb garlic sliced in half, not peeled
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns I used pink
- water
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large stockpot, adding salt, fresh herbs, and seasonings. Include the vegetables and enough water to cover everything by an inch.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle boil, cooking the chicken for 90 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables to one bowl and the chicken to another, removing the meat from the bones once cooled.
- Strain the chicken broth using a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl, discarding any chicken bones and vegetable scraps.
- Store the broth in a lidded jar, utilizing the cooked chicken and vegetables in various dishes such as soups or salads.
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Notes
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- Ensure the chicken reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C with a meat thermometer.
- When straining, be sure to get all the bones out of the broth if you are using it for soup.
- You will need a very big pot for this recipe. You need enough room for the chicken and enough water to cover it by one inch.
- After it starts to boil, turn the boiling water to low heat so it cooks at a gentle boil. Boiling chicken at a high rolling boil can give your chicken a rubbery texture.
- Shorten prep time so you don't need to peel the carrots and prep other vegetables unless you plan to use them afterward.
- Pour leftover chicken broth into ice cube trays and then put them into freezer bags. Then you can use however much you need when you need it.
- To easily remove the fat from the broth, let it chill overnight, and all the fat will rise to the top in one solid layer.
- Storage – You can store your leftover boiled chicken in an airtight container for several days and chicken broth in a sealed jar for up to a week in the fridge.
- There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1277mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5438IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg