How to Boil Chicken Breast | The Right Way!

[@dakotahrivers6640]

For us millennials who's parents didn't teach us the basics of cooking, these kinds of basic skill videos are extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@maplejubilee]

You're welcome!❤️

[@janellegracia1040]

Sameeee, not disrespecting my parents but I wasn't taught!!!

[@sandythomas2837]

I'm not one, but I tried to teach mine and they weren't interested. I wasn't taught much either and I love watching videos for better ideas than my own.

[@FF-fh5cv]

It’s because millennials want everything handed to them instead of trying to learn on their own.

[@dakotahrivers6640]

@@FF-fh5cv you need a parent to teach you things when you’re a child. Your comment shows that your generation doesn’t understand that.

[@jonj33]

I recently lost my wife of 50 years, and I'm learning cooking tips all the time. Marsha Eileen - thank you for this wonderful way to boil chicken. Mine was turning out tough before, 'cause I was starting with boiling water and too high a temperature.

[@user-ys7bf7vi9r]

I'm sorry about your wife. I, too, am always learning new cooking tips.

[@RaulRodriguez-qg8qx]

My parents left to Mexico for 2 weeks and your videos literally helped me cook for my little brother and saved us from eating take out every day. I made him buffalo chicken sliders with this technique, thank you so much!

[@maplejubilee]

That is so awesome! You are very welcome!❤️

[@DrizziG]

That’s a real brother, props to you

[@seokjinismydad9694]

Me too brother 😫 they left me for 3 weeks and I gotta eat something else besides sandwiches

[@alans598]

Lmao this is me rn

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

@@maplejubilee Do you put salt and pepper on yours? If so how much should I add?

[@pranjalchauhan323]

I've been eating rubbery chicken for 4 years u're telling me it could be this soft! Jokes aside it came exactly like yours thanks a ton

[@maplejubilee]

Sweet! I felt the exact same way when I finally got it right lol.

[@kju5020]

15-20 min will do no need to cook it for 1h

[@cjm4285]

It’s been 2 years and I’m still referring back to your video every time I need to make shredded chicken 😊 so simple but the small details are important for juicy chicken!

[@scootertooter6874]

Me too

[@samiamLatina]

something so simple yet something i needed help with. grateful for simple videos like this that mean a lot to people like me

[@maplejubilee]

Samantha Aparicio VLOG &Reviews - you’re so welcome! I love simple videos too!😊

[@chanelhanson9944]

Right!

[@marthamartydeloerarivera2614]

I saw you tubers they all these things to it lol I don’t have time for that so thank you for an easy way to boil chicken

[@ssbnayotl4662]

Haha same

[@mariahmorales132]

Agreed

[@spaceburger80]

I tried this method this evening for Mexican tortilla soup… O-M-G… makes SUCH a difference! I’ve always made my soup 1. Sauté onion 2. Add garlic 3. Add veg/chik broth 4. remaining ingredients 4. Bring to slight boil then add chicken breasts. At that point the soup is on a low but consistent boil. I’ll let it simmer until chicken is cooked (~20-25 min), then take chicken out, shred, add chicken back to soup. I’ve always like the result but my wife won’t touch the soup; she has a very delicate palate and doesn’t like the chicken flavor. This afternoon I watched your video wondering if I’m “boiling chicken wrong”. Yup, I am! I tried this out tonight, asked my wife to taste the results, told her I’d tried a different method… she had two bowls! Bam! You Ms. Eileen, are amazing!!! Thank you!!!

[@maplejubilee]

Lol! This made me laugh😄I'm SO glad this method worked for you. It's literally a game changer when it comes to soups, dips, salads or casseroles. You are so welcome!😊

[@ianallsop7213]

Bring to the boil. Simmer 4 one hour. 👍 Thanks for that... Straight to the point... Even I can do this. 🤔

[@maplejubilee]

No problem😊

[@manuelesparza1081]

One hour seems like a long time ... I'll try it

[@luckybyte]

@@manuelesparza1081 if it's a big piece of chicken that is the right amount of time. Maybe for smaller pieces a shorter time.

[@dwest889]

I just used this method and my chicken came out perfect! I am making this for tamales. Of course I used some other seasonings but this method made me feel like I knew what I was doing for the chicken part. And of course such a “basic recipe” is the foundation for so much of whatever else I may want to explore!

[@maplejubilee]

Yes! Yes! Yes! So glad you tried it out. It really is a great foundation for several recipes. I love this method now.

[@Emoney131]

I am also here because Im about to make tamales:)

[@wingoflife3140]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Yesterday, I boiled a chicken breast and it was rubbery and hard, now I'm boiling as you explained in the video, I hope it turns out well. Edit: I boiled the chicken breast as you did in the video and it turned our really well!! So *thank you* sooo much😍😍😍😍

[@maplejubilee]

Yay! You're welcome!

[@danamarie8718]

I do something similar but I turn it off completely as soon as it starts to boil. Then let it stand covered for an hour. It even works with a whole chicken. I use a larger pot and more water, covering the chicken by several inches.

[@plainjane450]

Yessssss!!!! Finally someone who knows how to boil chicken. This is my favorite for when I don’t feel good. I throw a lil garlic and pepper in mine. That soft chicken and some plain rice with a little of the broth will cure any sickness.

[@maplejubilee]

That is such a great idea!! I must try that out next time. Thanks!❤️

[@plainjane450]

@@maplejubilee no thank you! You’re so nice I hope your channel grows well. ❤️

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I always left it in medium once it boiled but because the way my stove is it would keep boiling quickly. And my mom always told me to cook it for 1 hour so you can imagine how tough my chicken breast would be after that! I learned to turn down the heat after watching a few videos and now my life has changed!

[@enock83]

Thanks for just getting straight to the point and being pleasant on the eye and ear. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@maplejubilee]

No problem!😊

[@RealiMente]

For seasoning recommend adding an onion cutted in 2 or 4 pieces pieces and 1 garlic clove.

[@maplejubilee]

Hey friends! I'm so glad this video is helpful for you. I've received a few questions on my stove settings so I figured I would answer it for you here! The front burners on my stove are "double-burners." This means one burner functions as 2 and has 2 different setting sides - one side for small pots and one for large pots. Around 1:52 seconds into the video it looks like I turn my temperature to the number 6-medium, but its actually the number 2 - one spot above the low temperature. I hope this helps!😊 You can read the FULL Instructions here: marshaeileen.com/how-to-boil-chicken-breast/

[@magnumpi28]

If your chicken breast is completly frozen does that change anything?

[@sunnysufuji5895]

Good work love from india

[@maplejubilee]

@@magnumpi28 I have not tried to use this method with completely frozen chicken breast. I always thaw mine out at least 50% or all the way first. If frozen I will thaw it in cool water in the sink. Surprisingly chicken thaws our pretty fast.

[@maplejubilee]

@Legend of Awww Sheeet Sure! That would be even better.

[@maplejubilee]

@@sunnysufuji5895 Thank you!!😊

[@lukeplessinger6588]

I’m pretty much a caveman in the kitchen but this was easy enough for me to not screw up. Thank you

[@maplejubilee]

Lol! You're welcome!

[@sirsaracenknight5846]

My confidence in the kitchen just skyrocketed! Thank you so much Marsha 👍

[@maplejubilee]

Awesome! You are so welcome!😊

[@uhavemooface]

She said turn the eye down lol. I have never heard a stove top knob called an eye before. Lol. I have wanted to know how to boil chicken and not have it rubbery at all. New subscriber here.

[@maplejubilee]

OMG...Now I feel so old! LOL!😂 Eye is another name for burner. Hilarious! Thanks for watching😊

[@OneKENDRA35]

Oh wow.. that's what my grandmother has always called it. The eye on the stove lol everyone is different.

[@TP-xy2ms]

That’s a southern term “eye”. I rarely use the word burner. Lol

[@RealisticMon]

@@TP-xy2ms I was just about so say it might be a southern thing because I was born in TN and live in MS and I’ve always called it the stover eye 😂

[@sandythomas2837]

Me either, but I knew exactlywhat she meant when she said it. It does look like an eye.

[@loisrobson188]

It worked!! I haven't made edible chicken breast in ages and this turned out perfectly!! I needed it for a casserole for a party last night and I was so happy I didn't have to apologize for rubber chicken in it. Thank you so much!!

[@maplejubilee]

Yay! I'm so glad it worked for you. This really is a game-changer!😊

[@alexstreet9470]

Your video has helped me nurse my dog back to health . Doing this I got it mushy enough for her to digest and mix with her normal food to get down . Thank you so much . She loves it .

[@maplejubilee]

Aww I'm so glad to hear that❤️

[@IncriminatedAntelope]

Worked perfect even though I doubled the amount of chicken, added a little more water into a bigger pot and boiled for the same amount of time.

[@MarsyyWarsyyy]

making my dad a Father’s Day meal and my mom is too busy to help, tysm for the help

[@sweetcinda961]

I’ve baked and fried chicken since high school, but I’ve never attempted to boil and shred chicken. My man recently told me he wants enchiladas next, so imma start this in a minute. This is a helpful video; thank you Marsha!

[@TheKayfray]

I like how KZbin suggests this after I already my boiled chicken lol. Anyways I'm doing it this way next time

[@maplejubilee]

Lol!!!

[@Lopez00723]

Same!

[@joshayala9386]

This Mexican made some bomb ass chicken tostadas !!! Good looking .

[@maplejubilee]

Lol!!! Nice!😉

[@leonwalbreck325]

No need to mention race friend, downvoted.

[@evanmaclean9774]

@@leonwalbreck325 bruh u trolling??

[@B1az1ngSuN]

thank you Maple. I have a cheap recipe i use this for.. since everything so expensive. You do the chicken like you did, get some canned corn and beans and some salsa. Pour the corn and beans into a baking pan, put the shredded chicken on top, and top with salsa. Bake at 350 for like 15 min. Then top with cheese. super cheap, tasty and easy. Its like a santa fe taco bowl. can put it in tortillas or just eat it normal. I like to add some taco seasoning into the corn and beans. This method worked great for me thank you!

[@davidparada1307]

Thank you. I'm going on a boiled chicken and broccoli diet and I needed a simple way to prepare the chicken breasts.

[@maplejubilee]

Perfect!

[@jymnmeier3527]

I watched several videos on this subject and many were not very helpful....yours was by far the BEST! Thank you for clear and to the point instructions

[@Nok112]

Ommgg YOU ARE THE REAL MVP. I did this and best boiled chicken I've ever made. Total game changer!

[@maplejubilee]

Lol! YAY..I'm glad you liked it. Total game changer for me too!!!

[@Shazzzz807]

So simple and straight to the point. I am going to use my chicken for a salad!! Thanks for this

[@rockeastwood]

I watched this video at least 10 times. I keep forgetting it's so simple every time I come back. You'd think I'd just remember the VERY few steps lol Appreciate you.

[@hodanisbased4980]

Thank you so much! This was exactly what I was missing! Some of the silliest problems of mine seem to have the silliest solutions.

[@maplejubilee]

Lol. You're welcome!

[@FunCode123]

I want to personally thank you for this video. I have recently been trying to learn basic cooking, and this has probably been one of the most helpful videos yet! Thank you once again!

[@maplejubilee]

You are so welcome!

[@bobcatbigpaws5597]

Do you turn your stove on simmer is this low on my stove

[@londalecarter3482]

Thank you! Im trying to do better for the kids and so i needed an easier way to do chicken. This looks like a good method

[@agenthemlock]

Thank you SO much!! I only had thinly sliced chicken breasts available to use so this information was critical. Came out perfect in my chicken soup! I also like how you speak clearly, are direct and to the point, easy to follow, and do NOT yak on and on like some other KZbin chefs. I can tell which people have to cook everyday and have people waiting for them and which ones don’t based on how much they talk. Lol 😂

[@MsBFam]

Thanks girl quarantine got me here!

[@maplejubilee]

Lol!

[@dennisburns6727]

Hi. Followed your directions perfectly . . . and the chicken breasts turned out amazing! thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience.

[@DogWithHat.]

Guys i can confirm this WORKS! Tender, juicy chicken just as seen in the video. Thankyou so much for this video.❤

[@maplejubilee]

You're so very welcome!😊

[@Aubster0318]

I used your way to boil chicken for my chicken tostadas &’ THEY CAME OUT AMAZING !! I’m 26 . Never was taught to cook and I cooked these for the first time and my man swallowed 3 😂❤ Subscribed

[@tcmtcm1133]

A rookie like me needed this. Thank you sooo much!!!! You've got yourself a new subscriber 🤗🙌

[@maplejubilee]

Lol! You're very welcome!😊

[@Doosterify]

Thanks Marsha, I've been looking for a different way to cook chicken breast. I usually bake it or grill it, time for a change.

[@melissafaust342]

Thank you for posting this video! I made buffalo chicken sliders using Hawaiian rolls and your video helped when I couldn't find rotisserie chicken at the market.

[@maplejubilee]

You're welcome. And that sounds delicious!!!

[@mattmn23]

Thank you, Marsha. I'm working in another state away from my beautiful wife and need to learn how to cook things for myself. The good thing is I will be able to come home and surprise her with a nice meal.

[@Rising._.Thunder]

I tried it for the first time and it gave amazing results! The chicken breasts were very juicy and tender. Loved them!

[@ft3qfDaffe3]

Perfect, I just needed to see someone else make their chicken cuz I was tripping on the white stuff left behind the rim xD

[@douglasbunn166]

Rubber chicken is exactly why I'm searching you tube to cook correctly...THANK YOU

[@RegularObamahedron]

Been struggling with pan cooking my chicken cuz of the popping oil, but this looks like a nice easy alternative! Thank you!

[@maplejubilee]

You're welcome. I'll actually be sharing a pan chicken recipe soon😊

[@erisdowell9000]

Thanks, my issues was it becoming rubber meat 😂😂

[@maplejubilee]

Lol!!! That was my issue too! You wont have to worry about that anymore sis if you do it this way. But you literally have to watch it come to a boil because as SOON as it does that's when you want to turn it down to low. One time I wasnt paying attention and must have been 5 min too late and my meat came out rubbery again lol. The next time I paid attention and it was perfect!

[@amandeepsinghflora5228]

@@maplejubilee For how long should I let it cook if the breast is cut into small pieces?

[@kkutubie]

The link to your website just gave me all the answers I needed - literally. I was trying to figure out when to season, and if I could just use my instant pot instead. You are a blessing, I’m going to go watch the rest of your videos now!

[@JAM-zb2vh]

Thank you I am going to try that next week stay safe and God Bless you and all of your family.

[@maplejubilee]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy!!

[@aliciagilliss4559]

Yes!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you so much for this video! I wanted to make shredded chicken tacos tonight and now I can 😂❤

[@ocantu1987]

wow this is so cool, im going to try this! I have failed many times to cook perfect chicken breast, it comes out dry and tastless. I havent tried boiling

[@richardjara5251]

Yep, starting with cold/room temp water makes a TON of sense...Can't believe I didn't realize the problem. Thank you!!!!!!

[@MrFreakinAwesome20]

So , I tried this and the chicken came out perfectly tinder and juicy . It shredded like butter . Sooo worth the 60 minute cook time .

[@Fadi-007]

I tried it and it was so tender and juicy. Thank you for sharing this method.

[@maplejubilee]

You're so welcome!😊

[@sunevc9755]

Thank you SO MUCH! This was my first time ever boiling chicken and it turned out perfect thanks to you. Thank you!

[@maplejubilee]

Yay!! Awesome! So glad to hear it!😊

[@scottdavis9318]

Good job Marsha on showing us how to boil chicken. My wife is at work and I've been giving the orders to prepare the children for a family member that's on a blan diet. Thanks

[@gerardocontreras6098]

Thanks for the video. My mouth started to water and jaw tightened up at 3:00 because chicken looked good! I just started boil ing chicken myself. I will try this. I also like to add a little cut tomato and onions in with the chicken. Thanks again for the video.

[@maplejubilee]

Sounds great! You're very welcome!

[@anuka6538]

Thank you so much !

[@coffeeloveandraedunn9663]

Omg this is amazing!! Thank you so much for posting this! Also you have the most amazing skin! You are glowing girl inside and out! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@maplejubilee]

Thank you so much!!😊❤️

[@CristianDiaz-tg1pj]

Loved the viedo. No nonsense. Short and simple. Quick and to the point. Just how instructional videos are meant to be.

[@maplejubilee]

Haha! Thanks so much!

[@afterhours1969]

It’s April 2024 and I still come back to this method 😂 Thank you!

[@maplejubilee]

Lol! You're welcome😊

[@lmnophdz5174]

Great job! Would like to add a different way that you won’t regret! Add half an onion, 1 garlic head, and 1 bay leaf + the salt. It will give an amazing flavor to the chicken!

[@sarahtatum1587]

:o Wow I was taught to always boil the water first. I keep getting rubbery chicken. Will try this 😋

[@maplejubilee]

YES! Try this method and let me know how it goes!

[@almilligan7317]

She’s so friendly. Love about boiling chicken. I didn’t know.

[@kinggeedorah1300]

My first vid and i feel like this nice lady will inspire me to cook, i like the simplicity and quickness to the point in the video. Thank you so much, as a guy and someone that had no parents i have no kitchen knowledge😂

[@suzy3799]

I’m gonna have to like this video just Incase I forget how to boil chicken. Thanks!

[@maplejubilee]

LOL!!! Thanks!

[@imawade]

Thank you so much sweetie, making green enchiladas and had no idea how long to boil my breasts and I would have made the mistake of boiling them too hard and too long if you hadn't shared this great information. Take care and God bless 😊

[@maplejubilee]

Glad I could help!😊

[@imawade]

@@maplejubilee ....They came out perfect 😃 You have a new sub!!!

[@darryltrimble2814]

You get great comments. Cooking is love on a plate. That boy that used your recipes to feed himself and his brother got a whole lotta love from you. God bless ya.

[@gageclark2390]

Bless your heart ❤️ thank you I know I’m cooking really late at night but this is taught me how to cook it properly since..... I live alone with a roommate.

[@mrs_b5292]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Chicken came out perfect!

[@maplejubilee]

Mrs_ B52 - Yay! Glad to hear it!

[@johndance1362]

Marsha, just using your technique for the second time and I know it's going to work just as perfect as the first time. Thanks for the yum yums! 😺

[@maplejubilee]

Yay! You are so welcome!😊

[@marcyh5581]

Thanks for the video. I love to do my chicken in the pressure cooker. I usually add 1 cup chicken stock, salt and pepper the chicken and pressure cook for 15 minutes. It comes out pull apart and I use it for soups and my favorite baked chimichangas.

[@Airman1121]

Thanks. I am learning a lot of this stuff on my own, so I appreciate the easy to understand video. Threw you a like, you are doing a Saint's work.

[@mikehawk650]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@maplejubilee]

No problem!😊

[@matthewrobbins663]

It's been at least 6 months since I found this video and always reference it when cooking chicken. I always forget how long to simmer. Simple and effective. Making gringo chicken Mexican pizza and BBQ sammiches right now!

[@maplejubilee]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@RiverBanks38]

Thank you lovely lady. Was looking for how long to boil chicken. Your video taught me so much more. Thank you!

[@maplejubilee]

You are so welcome!!!😊

[@joelove1987]

This is the boiled recipe I have always referred to for making a chicken salad 🥗. I love the Lauren Basil chicken salad at "Chicken Salad Chick but like making my own at a lower cost!! Thanks girl for this easy recipe 😋 😊

[@PTBDESIGNS_4U]

Gotcha, wow I didn't know that and I had actually planned to boil some tonight for chicken and dumplings😁⭐

[@maplejubilee]

Perfect timing!

[@memebois4307]

This has truly helped me and thanks a lot!

[@adrianal3269]

First time in my life boiling chicken after seeing your video! I usually just cook it on skillet with oil. (yes, gets kind of hard too). The chicken I boiled came out perfect. Going to make flautas - Thank You!

[@kyooreeuhs]

Thank you, Marsha! Made some chewy boiled chicken last week, but tonight, I used your tips and it worked! So easy! Shredded some for soup and set some aside to use tomorrow. A good outcome in the kitchen is a big deal!

[@chrissyweikoop7931]

Dude, one hour sounds like waaaaay too much, but your chicken looks so nice! Gonna try it for our chimmichangas now, thanks! :)

[@allstardumbazz4773]

Yes the recipe worked and came out great. I was scared that I may have used to much salt but it was the right amount. After I was done I seasoned the chicken with other things. 😋😋😋

[@BethyKable]

My mother grew up in England where they poach everything. She showed me how to poach fish, chicken and any meat and it makes such a difference. She also poached in milk not water.

[@manuelesparza1081]

Enjoyed your video and how you explained everything I needed to know. Thank you

[@maplejubilee]

You are so welcome!

[@luishuaracha7925]

Hi Marsha, thanks for this video. I have a question. Once I turn down the heat to low and let it slow boil for an hour. Do I put the lid back on the pot for that hour or do I leave it uncovered?

[@maplejubilee]

I put my lid back on but I crack the lid a little bit so steam can escape.

[@juliesalinas3197]

I cook chicken maybe once every couple of weeks or so and I always come back to this very video! The first time before this video my chicken was rubbery and it really turned me off to eating/cooking it. I found this video and now I love chicken again lol. Never have a made chicken so perfectly juicy and evenly cooked!

[@maplejubilee]

Yay! That's awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful for you!

[@theconciergerecommends3981]

I add a couple tablespoons of Avocado oil (or other oil) to water... helps keep it moist as well :)

[@wildadventures4173]

Do you leave "Lid" On or Off when you have on low and slow for the hour? 🤔 . Thank You.

[@maplejubilee]

I leave mine one but slightly cracked

[@nellyramirez6126]

Thanks ! It help me out girl☺️

[@dennisharrington3874]

If someone tells me, "you can't boil chicken breast and have it come out succulent and flavorful", I know they need to be taught this method. This is like magic. Thank you!

[@maplejubilee]

Lol. Thank you!😊

[@user-gj4zm9nq8s]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Made chicken pot pie today and cooked the chicken this way and it's just as you said, very tender. 😊

[@012292xo]

Thank you, this was very helpful 👍

[@maplejubilee]

You're very welcome. Glad it helped!

[@arthurluo]

No, I can’t wait one hour, I need to have my chicken breast NOW

[@saraface01]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Thank you, two years late!

[@shay1434]

I've been a decent cook for thirty plus years. However, my stovetop soups that included chicken would be tough and rubbery! 😢 ... Your video has upgraded my chicken soup game! 🎉 Thanks for the tip!

[@bridgettexxx]

I love this! So helpful thank you! ❣️

[@maplejubilee]

You're so welcome!

[@purplehayes8687]

I'm here because my dog is sick, they said I should feed her boiled chicken and rice...i never boiled chicken so I'm here...but I'm just looking at them lips 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lorrainemcgee7916]

Same here