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Basic Poached Whole Chicken
Servings:
4
Ready In:
8 hours 10 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
In Chef Review
Wait Time:
8 hours
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 1 (large) chicken, whole
  • (to taste) salt and black pepper
  • 1 (stalk) celery, cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 (medium) carrot, cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 (cup) chicken broth
  • 1 (whole) bay leaf

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the chicken thoroughly. Reserve the giblets and neck for another use. Trim the chicken of excess fat. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
  2. Place it in the slow cooker; add celery, carrot and onion around the chicken. Pour in the broth. Add the bay leaf. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is tender. Lift the chicken from the pot and let it cool until it is cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the chicken and freeze or use right away. Strain the broth and refrigerate, then skim off fat.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
62
Total Fat
3g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
19mg
Sodium
353mg
Carbohydrate
2g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
1g
Protein
6g
Vitamin A
62%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
1%
Iron
2%
Potassium
158mg

Comments

  • Julie
    Julie

    Fall off the bone rotissere chicken.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    This is a great recipe! I'm glad you liked it, Julie.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Ok, easy way to cook a whole chicken and have lots of leftovers but overall dry and bland.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Ok, easy way to cook a whole chicken and have lots of leftovers but overall dry and bland.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Ok, easy way to cook a whole chicken and have lots of leftovers but overall dry and bland.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    Hi Anonymous. I am sorry that that recipe did not work out for you as you had hoped. Here are a few other crock-pot rotisserie style chicken recipes that have great reviews from our users that you may want to give a try next time. Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken: (http://www.foodonthetable.com/recipes/351839-crockpot-rotisserie-chicken) OR Lime And Cilantro Crock Pot Chicken: (http://www.foodonthetable.com/recipes/265370-lime-and-cilantro-crock-pot-chicken) OR Crock-Pot Lemon Rotisserie Chicken: (http://www.foodonthetable.com/recipes/351964-crock-pot-lemon-rotisserie-chicken)

    about 1 year ago
  • RuthintheDesert
    RuthintheDesert

    We don't like the texture of crockpot chicken. Is there a similar recipe here that cooks on the stove?

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Anonymous, you can poach a whole chicken on top of the stove. Just place the chicken (washed) into a large stockpot, cover with cold water and add the rest of the ingredients (with or without the chicken stock-this will make chicken stock) from this recipe. Put it over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Use the chicken for whatever use you desire but SAVE THE BONES and add them BACK to the poaching liquid and simmer for another 2-3 hours. Then strain the stock through a sieve and/or cheesecloth for DELICOUS home-made chicken stock! You can take it a step further and leave the chicken stock on the heat for another 2-3 hours to reduce it even further (thereby intensifying the flavor) and make demi-glace. I freeze it in ice cube trays and store it in my freezer and use it in sauces.

    about 1 year ago
  • RuthintheDesert
    RuthintheDesert

    Thanks!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    You're welcome, @RuthintheDesert.

    about 1 year ago
  • Jana
    Jana

    i seasoned it with some garlic paprika. red. pepper thyme as well and it was yummy

    12 months ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Jana, good suggestions. I always add peppercorns and thyme to my poached chicken.

    12 months ago

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