How to Boil Chicken Breasts

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Call me crazy but I just recently started boiling chicken! I don't like to bake chicken because it really dries it out so for the last few years we have been grilling it or using the crockpot. I have been amazed at how good it is boiled - it stays very juicy and is easier than baking or grilling it! Since I have found a new way that I love chicken I wanted to share it with you! You can eat it plain or use this in your favorite chicken recipe!

P.S. We've been making this in the Instant Pot lately! Try it!

Updated: 1/23/18 to include nutritional information and new pictures. :)

Not sure what to use your boiled chicken for? 

We've been using this method for a few of our most popular recipes! Try our Clean Eating Chicken Salad, Savory Chicken Casserole, and/or our Chicken Tortilla Casserole using boiled chicken. They are very simple meals to prepare and great for leftovers!

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How to Boil Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Organic Chicken Broth
• Spices, your choice (We use sea salt, black pepper, and minced garlic)
• Vegetables, your choice (You can omit the vegetables - they are just for extra flavor)

Directions:

1. Place chicken in a large pot and cover with chicken broth and water (I usually do a mixture of both). Be sure to cover all chicken. Add your desired spices (I usually add 2 Tbsp minced garlic for 6 chicken breasts and just sprinkle sea salt and pepper) and vegetables (I've used carrots, celery, onions, etc...clean out your fridge!).
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
4. Allow chicken to cook until heated through (this usually takes 25-30 minutes for 6 chicken breasts and 8-15 minutes for 3 breasts, depending on the size). Always check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
5. Shred chicken and enjoy!

He and She Tip: We love making ours with just minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper.  Then each time we eat it we can season it however we want. It's even really good with mustard!

Below are the nutrition facts for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Hard Boiled Eggs in the OVEN!

I've mentioned before that boiled eggs are my favorite thing (no joke) and we make A LOT of them each week. We use a few different methods that we've shared before (here) but we are always up for trying new ones! After our readers mentioned this way to us we decided to give it a try (seems to be pretty popular on Pinterest too)! It has worked for me almost every time I've tried it except for one time...I think it was my fault for trying to bake too many at one time. I've had success with up to 18 eggs this way.

How to "Boil" Eggs in the OVEN

What you need:

• Organic Cage-Free Eggs
• Muffin Pan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Place eggs in a muffin pan
3. Bake for 30 minutes
4. Transfer eggs to a bowl with cold water
5. Peel eggs while they are still warm (I usually wait 5-10 minutes)

He and She Tip: You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on how many eggs you use.

Clean Breakfast Ideas That DO NOT Include Eggs!

First of all, let me say that I LOVE eggs.  I eat them all different ways (my favorite is boiled) but over the course of coaching and one of my friends texting me and asking, "I'm struggling to come up with protein sources for breakfast.  I don't like eggs...trust me - I have even tried holding my nose and chugging the eggs. This could even be a good post". So, the item was formed to help all you non-egg eaters out there!

Clean Eating Breakfast Ideas That DO NOT Include Eggs! {For Your Protein Source}

Protein Shake
(you can read about our preferred protein powder here)

Protein Pancakes

Protein Bars

Greek Yogurt

Cottage Cheese

Quinoa

You don't have to eat "breakfast food" for breakfast!  You can have chicken or fish although most people won't eat that in the morning!  To trick yourself think of it as "Meal #1" instead of "Breakfast"!

Don't forget to check out our other breakfast recipes - cinnamon rolls anyone?

He and She Tip: Don't like Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese?  Make a smoothie with fruit and the Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese and you won't even be able to taste it!

- Whitney