How to Boil Chicken Breasts

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Boiling chicken breast is one of the healthiest ways to prepare it. Boiled chicken meat is quite versatile in use, you can eat it right after boiling, add it to salads, or use it to make tacos and fajita (Mexican pancakes). Read this article to know how to boil chicken breast.

Table of Contents

Ingredient

Chicken breast
Water
Vegetables or chicken broth (optional)
Onions (optional)
Salt and pepper

Prepare Chicken

Wash chicken breasts. If it’s frozen chicken breast, defrost it completely before boiling. You can defrost chicken breast in the microwave, in the fridge, or submerge it in a bowl of cold water.

Boil Chicken Breasts in Water

Put water in the pot. Place the chicken breasts in the pot (after the water has boiled), so that all sides of the chicken breasts are covered with water. Add water if necessary.

For faster boiling, you can cut the chicken breast in half or in four. This is also a good way to ensure that the meat inside the brisket is cooked through.

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Place the pot on the stove. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and let the chicken cook until the meat inside has lost its pink color. Boiling time depends on the size of the chicken breast.

Chicken breast including skin and bones should be boiled within 30 minutes.
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts should be boiled within 20-25 minutes. If the brisket is cut in half, you can boil it for 15-20 minutes.
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into approximately 5 cm pieces should be boiled within 10 minutes.

Lift the pot off the stove. Drain the water from the pot, and place the chicken breasts on a plate. Cooked chicken should be white and easy to separate by hand or fork.

Enjoy now. Add boiled chicken to salads, stir-fries, or fajitas. Season to taste with salt, pepper, spices or sauces of your choice.

Using Broth

Put chicken broth or vegetable broth in the pot. Use a cutting board to chop the onion and place it in the pot. You can also add carrots, celery, garlic, lemon juice, or other spices.

Put the chicken breast in the pot. The surfaces of the chicken breast should be submerged. Add water if needed.

For faster boiling, you can cut the chicken breast in half or in four.

Place the pot on the stove. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and let the chicken cook until the meat inside has lost its pink color. Boiling time depends on the size of the chicken breast.

Chicken breast including skin and bones should be boiled within 30 minutes.
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts should be boiled within 20-25 minutes. If the brisket is cut in half, you can boil it for 15-20 minutes.
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 5cm pieces, should be boiled within 10 minutes.

Advice

Plain boiled chicken with water usually has a bland taste. Add vegetables or broth to the pot, and season the chicken with other sauces and seasonings.
When boiling chicken, you should add celery. Celery will bring flavor to the broth.

Warning

Remember to wash your hands before and after preparing chicken to prevent salmonella contamination. Wash or disinfect the items you use to handle raw chicken such as knives, forks, plates, and kitchen surfaces.
Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. If you don’t plan to use it right away within the above time period, it’s a good idea to store the meat in the freezer.
If you defrost chicken in water, the chicken will deform, lose flavor and vitamins. Thaw meat in the refrigerator or in the microwave.

Things you need

Boiling pot
Water
Chopping board