Instructions

1. Step 1: Take the chicken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. This step is especially important when using very large chicken breasts.
2. Step 2: Fill a large pot with water. Be generous - when the chicken is added, it should be well submerged in the water. The breasts must lie in a single layer. Do not add salt or salted flavorings here, as it will affect the temperature of the water.
3. Step 3: Bring the water to a rolling boil.
4. Step 4: Place the chicken breasts in the boiling water, cover with a lid, and bring back up to a boil. Once boiling, allow to boil for 30 seconds (set a timer). After 30 seconds, immediately turn off the heat. Keep the pot covered.
5. Step 5: Set a timer for 18 minutes for chicken breasts weighing up to 9oz. For chicken breasts weighing up to 10.5oz, set a timer for 25 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time, the residual heat and steam is what will cook the chicken perfectly.
6. Step 6: Once the time is up, remove the chicken immediately from the hot water and allow to cool on a cutting board or plate.
7. Serve: Once cooled, slice/chop/shred and enjoy. This chicken stays juicy for days, even straight out of the refrigerator.