Q&A for How to Boil Chicken Breasts

You don't need to bake the chicken after boiling it. It should be fully cooked.

You don't need to boil it if you are going to grill it.

Yes, this is the only way I make my boiled chicken, as it stays juicer and you don't burn your fingers pulling it apart.

A few days, depending on method of storage.

Yes, but you should cook the chicken a little longer before you add noodles to the broth. The noodles will be tastier.

You could, but your chicken would be very tough and tasteless. Try it; you'll find there's a reason for cooking it as recommended.

You should cook them separately. When everything else is ready, either cook the noodles in the broth until done, or cook the noodles separately and add them to the soup at the end.

You can, and it will shorten your fry time, but it may result in rubbery chicken.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

Yes, you can.

It's always best when served right away. You can savor the flavor more then as it is still tender and juicy. That said, you don't have to serve it right away, it is just recommended.

The larger the breast, the longer the cooking time. You may have to add a few minutes to the cooking time, without overcooking it.

Yes, to add more flavor.

Yes, you can. Cover the boiled chicken properly with foil or plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. It can last about a month before staling.