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Whole Chicken - Boiled for broth and meat

a kitchen prep task that results in usable ingredients for many recipes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Cooling Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 t salt
  • 1 t pepper
  • 1 t poultry seasoning
  • 1 t garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Unwrap chicken and remove and discard bag of giblets from inside the cavity.
  • Place chicken and water into stock pot and begin heating on high. Continue on high until it comes to a boil, and then lower heat and allow it to simmer.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients as you have them prepared -- sprinkle the seasonings right onto the chicken and allow the water to wash over it. Place large chunks (quartered onion, halved carrots and celery stalks) of vegetables right into the water with the chicken.
  • Continue cooking for about 30 minutes, and then remove the chicken with strong tongs and place onto a cutting board to cool for 10 minutes
  • Debone chicken using a knife or your fingers, wearing gloves if you prefer.
  • Strain the broth into 1-2 cup containers and freeze for other uses.
Keyword chicken broth, chicken meat prep, whole chicken