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Best Boiled Chicken

Super simple boiled chicken is the way to go for simple moist chicken you can add to other recipes or eat on a salad!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best chicken recipe, boiled chicken, how to cook chicken, shredded chicken recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Courtney ODell

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs seasoning mix
  • 2 tsp celtic sea salt
  • 2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Arrange chicken so it is submerged in stock.
  • Place lid on pot and cook on low, gently boiling for 30-45 minutes - until chicken is fork tender and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
  • Watch to make sure too much stock doesnt evaporate - if it does before chicken is soft, add a little water to the pot.
  • Place chicken breasts in stand mixer with paddle attachment, and bet on low for 30-40 seconds, until chicken is shredded.
  • Toss in any extra liquid from pot, up to 1 cup (toss anything over 1 cups worth so you don't have soggy chicken - but do save some liquid to prevent dry chicken.)
  • Serve immediately or portion for the week and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 4-6 oz chicken | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 857mg