How to Boil Chicken Breasts (Smell Free Method!)

Name: How to Boil Chicken Breasts (Smell Free Method!)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 25 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (3 medium-sized; bone-in will work too but takes longer to cook); 8 cups water (or more - it needs to cover the chicken; use chicken broth for more flavor); 1 tsp salt; 2 bay leaves; few whole peppercorns; 2 slices lemon peel; 2 slices ginger (small)

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Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 3

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How to Boil Chicken Breasts (Smell Free Method!)

Ingredients

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25 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (3 medium-sized; bone-in will work too but takes longer to cook)8 cups water (or more - it needs to cover the chicken; use chicken broth for more flavor)1 tsp salt2 bay leavesfew whole peppercorns2 slices lemon peel2 slices ginger (small)

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Step 1

Place the chicken in a large, heavy-based saucepan and add the seasonings (if using).

Step 2

Cover the chicken with enough cold water so it's fully submerged, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Use a spoon/skimmer to skim off the layer of scum that has formed at the top of the pot.

Step 4

Once the water is boiling, immediately reduce it to a simmer. Then cover the pot with a lid and simmer the chicken for 8-15 minutes. The exact time will depend on the size/thickness of the chicken.Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken breasts' internal temperature has reached 160-165ºF/71-74ºC.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the juices to settle/redistribute.Finally, carve or shred the chicken (by hand, fork, hand mixer, or stand mixer) to your liking, and enjoy!