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Ingredients
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1 (3 pound) whole chicken
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1 large onion, halved - unpeeled
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3 carrots, cut into chunks - unpeeled
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2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
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1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place chicken in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery, and peppercorns; add water to cover by 1 inch.
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Cover the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook until meat falls off the bone, about 90 minutes.
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Remove chicken from the pot and let sit until cool enough to handle. Shred or chop meat.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
186 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 186 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
Sodium 64mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 16g | 33% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 3% |
Calcium 25mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 222mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.