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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (230g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 494
Calories from Fat 311 (63%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 34.6g 53%
Saturated Fat 9.9g 49%
Monounsaturated Fat 14.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 161mg 6%
Potassium 434mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 42.8g 85%

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Un-Boiled Chicken

Recipe #33104 | 1¾ hours | 5 min prep | add private note
ThatBobbieGirl

By: ThatBobbieGirl
Jul 3, 2002

Yes, this seems weird. But it DOES work! Try this method of cooking for use in salads or any dish that calls for cooked chicken. It makes moist, flavorful meat — the flavor isn't all boiled out into the broth, and it doesn't get the sort of carmelized flavor of roasting, which I don't care for in a chicken salad. If you do Once-A-Month Cooking, this is a great way to prepare a lot of chicken for the freezer. The 90 minute cooking time is actually 60 minutes of standing after (approximately) 30 minutes to boil the water twice.

SERVES 4 , 1 chicken (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken (you may use whole birds or parts as desired)
  • water

Directions

  1. 1
    Fill the very large pot with water, enough to cover the chicken completely.
  2. 2
    Do not put the chicken in yet.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Now put in the chicken.
  5. 5
    As soon as it STOPS boiling, take out the chicken.
  6. 6
    Return the water to a boil, then put the chicken back in and cover tightly.
  7. 7
    Turn off the heat but leave the pot on the burner.
  8. 8
    Leave it untouched for exactly ONE HOUR.
  9. 9
    Remove chicken from water.
  10. 10
    Let it cool just enough to handle, then debone your chicken.
  11. 11
    I've been making it this way for about 16 years now.
  12. 12
    You can use a whole chicken or parts.
  13. 13
    The large volume of water is important: I use a 15 quart stock pot, and do 2 chickens at one time.
  14. 14
    (then I save the skin& bones up in the freezer until I have a bunch, and use them to make broth).

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From: mikeyp

On Sep 23, 2009

I tried this tonight 'cause all my kids were here after a day at the beach. I used the chicken in a cream of crap (mushroom) with garlic powder, worcestershire marinade(chicken) and copious amounts of dried tarragon. It was more than palateable and the chicken was perfect...not dry...perfect. Way to go Bobbie!

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  • From: Megans Jewelry Box

    On Sep 11, 2009

    I was really surprised at this! I did it with 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and used a large stock pot. I've been using it on salads this week and it's good. Next time I'll try it with skin on and see the difference. Thanks!

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  • From: kngs_kid

    On Mar 18, 2004

    I am amazed this worked, but it did make the moistest, juiciest chicken I have ever tasted. I didnt want alot, incase I messed it up so I did one boneless skinless breast. I used the broth after it had finished to make cream soup substitute #14860 and used the chicken in KFC potpie, #58905. It all turned out delicious. I already received a request to prepare all of our pre-cooked chicken this way.

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  • From: Siobhan M

    On Jun 8, 2004

    I used this method to make chicken salad for 30 for a graduation party, and it was really wonderful. I received many compliments, especially from my soon-to-be mother-in-law and sister-in-law. I always keep cooked chicken breasts on hand in the freezer for quick meal preparation, and this is now the only method I use to cook them. I will never subject myself to another dry chicken breast!

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