Parboiled Chicken Recipe
Parboiling chicken is a great way to ensure tender results and fully cooked chicken. It can be especially useful if you’re feeding a crowd. In today’s article, we’re sharing some guidelines on how to parboil chicken.
Servings: 1 lb
Ingredients
- 3 lbs raw chicken
- Water
- Pinch of salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoon peppercorns optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large pot. You can use chicken pieces or a whole chicken.
- Cover the chicken with water and add a good pinch of kosher salt, 3 bay leaves, and optional peppercorns as desired, to the pot.
- Set the temperature to medium-high and heat until the water comes to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and then remove the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Cook for 30-40 minutes for whole chicken, and 10-15 minutes for chicken breasts