How Long To Boil Chicken Thighs
How to boil chicken thighs.
Servings: 4 thighs
Ingredients
- 4-5 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- water enough to cover chicken thighs
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs with paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Place chicken thighs in a large pot. Sprinkle on chicken bouillon or salt and pepper.
- Cover the chicken thighs with water and then cover with a lid. Heat on the stove and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to medium heat and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 30 minutes, or 40 minutes if from frozen. Check to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- This step is optional, if you would like crispy skin, place the boiled chicken thighs on a foil lined baking pan and broil for about 5 minutes or until skin starts to turn golden brown. You can then add BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, or leave plain.
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Notes
- Starting the chicken in cold water will help cook the chicken evenly.
- Make sure to completely cover the chicken with water, at least 2 inches over.
- Don't forget to check the internal temperature with and instant read thermometer. It should reach 165 degrees F.
- You can add vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion to the pot of water to get more flavorful chicken.
- You can also add fresh herbs like bay leaves, thyme, or rosemary.
- Don't throw away the chicken broth. Use the leftover broth for soups, stews, or to cook pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 236mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg