Boiled chicken thighs recipe (How to boil chicken thighs)
Chi & Kel
This boiled chicken thighs recipe is easy to make, quick and delicious. Whether you are cooking chicken for the family or for your pets (dogs) this delicious stove top recipe has you covered.
2 ½lbsBone-in or boneless skinless chicken thighs washed and trimmed(about 5 - 6 small thighs or 4 large thighs)
1medium onionchopped
I teaspoon garlic powder
½teaspoonground ginger
½teaspoondry thyme
½teaspoonoregano
½teaspoonparsley flakes
1teaspoonchicken bouillon
¼teaspoonsalt or to taste
¼ - ½teaspoonwhite pepper
Instructions
Place chicken thighs in a pot, add the seasoning, then add the water. Stir to mix in seasoning.
Cover pot and cook chicken on medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Use a kitchen timer if you have one.
When time is up, check chicken if chicken is fully cooked. It should read 165°F / 74°C on an instant read meat thermometer. If it doesn’t, cook for another 5 mins and check again
When Chicken is fully cooked, remove from water and use. Reserve the chicken water aka stock / broth and use in any recipe that calls for broth.
Notes
Similar sized chicken thighs would cook more evenly.
Large chicken thighs will take longer to cook than small thighs.
Cover pot with lid while cooking. It will help chicken cook faster and evenly.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs will cook faster than bone in. See blog post above for more tips.
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