# POLLO COCIDO

This video shows how to make boiled chicken, both to eat the meat in a healthier way and to obtain a simple chicken broth, which can be used to make homemade sauces or to prepare a rich soup.

- Cuisine: Spanish
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- olive oil
- 1 HOJA bay leaves
- 2 DIENTES garlic cloves peeled
- salt
- pepper
- chicken breasts
- hot water

## Instructions

1. Put a pot on medium heat.
2. Add a little oil.
3. Add 1 bay leaf.
4. Add 2 peeled garlic cloves.
5. Fry the garlic for 1 minute.
6. Add the chicken.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Seal the meat.
9. Pour hot water until the chicken is covered.
10. Let it cook for 20 minutes.
11. Put it on a plate and reserve the broth.
12. Strain the broth.
13. Chicken breast boiled + broth ready!
14. Let's eat!

## Equipment

- pot
- strainer

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/8NjfScPMh_o?si=NMO3LCY3p9O3n7q-
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/14c98c31-5ed3-4622-b9e4-4a95eb8439d5
- Extracted: 2025-05-19

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