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How to Boil Chicken From Frozen
What if I told you that you could Boil Chicken Frozen and actually get better results than thawed chicken? This easy method takes frozen breasts from freezer to fork in 25 minutes, producing incredibly moist, tender meat that's perfect for meal prep, quick dinners!
Equipment
- Thermoworks MK4 Thermapen
- Pan Set
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (frozen)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the salt.
- Add the chicken breasts.
- Boil for 10-15 minutes, or until the center registers 165 degrees F.
- If using large chicken breasts, the time will increase.
- If boiling frozen chicken breasts, boil for about 20 minutes or until the center registers 165 degrees F.
Notes
Salt the Water: Using salted water helps season the chicken from the inside out and can slightly improve moisture retention during cooking.
Frozen Advantage: Frozen chicken breasts often cook more evenly than thawed ones since the gradual temperature increase prevents the exterior from overcooking while the center finishes.
Save the Broth: The cooking liquid can be strained and saved as a simple chicken broth base for soups or to cook grains like rice or quinoa.
Size Matters: For best results, choose chicken breasts that are similar in size so they finish cooking at the same time.
Storage Guidelines: Store leftover boiled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1881mgPotassium: 418mgVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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