Pour the water into a pan and bring to a rolling boil(large fast bubbles) then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer(small slow bubbles)
Add the whole garlic cloves,celery and herbs and stir
Add the chicken adding more water to cover if needed
Simmer gently for 10-15 mns appr -the chicken will change colour from pink to cream and the juices will be clear
Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon
The chicken can now be shredded and added to soup,pasta, risotto, etc or cooled and chopped for adding to curries,pies etc or freeze till needed
Skim off the scum from the stock and use the liquor as a base for soup.
Substitute dried herbs if no fresh herbs are available. Rosemary & ginger can work well also
Ingredients
Directions
Pour the water into a pan and bring to a rolling boil(large fast bubbles) then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer(small slow bubbles)
Add the whole garlic cloves,celery and herbs and stir
Add the chicken adding more water to cover if needed
Simmer gently for 10-15 mns appr -the chicken will change colour from pink to cream and the juices will be clear
Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon
The chicken can now be shredded and added to soup,pasta, risotto, etc or cooled and chopped for adding to curries,pies etc or freeze till needed
Skim off the scum from the stock and use the liquor as a base for soup.
Substitute dried herbs if no fresh herbs are available. Rosemary & ginger can work well also