Boiled Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken simmered in a simple broth with aromatics. A comforting and easy weeknight meal that's perfect with rice or noodles.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken pieces
- 6 cups water
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 lb chicken pieces in a large pot and add the 6 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- 2
Add the 1 medium onion (halved), 3 garlic cloves (smashed), and 1 inch ginger (sliced) to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- 3
Season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with the broth, over rice or noodles if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Ladle
- Cutting board
- Knife
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