How to Boil the Perfect Chicken Thighs Every Time

Boiling chicken thighs is a great way to produce restaurant-quality, mouth-wateringly delicious chicken dishes in no time with minimal prep!

👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Laura📖 castironskilletcooking

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🥘 Ingredients

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Place the chicken in a 7 qt dutch oven.

Cover with water and add salt, lemon and rosemary.

water (see notes below)12 cupssalt1 tablespoons

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat with the lid, then reduce the heat slightly to keep it at a slow boil.

Cook for ⏱️ 20 minutes or until the center of a thigh registers 165°F with an instant thermometer.

Allow the meat cool slightly on a cooling rack before enjoying.

calories

278 kcal

fat Content

18 g

serving Size

1 oz

sodium Content

2360 mg

protein Content

31 g

cholesterol Content

166 mg

saturated Fat Content

5 g

unsaturated Fat Content

13 g

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