how long boil large chicken to done
1 Place chicken in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery and peppercorns; add water to cover. 2  Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook for about 90 minutes, or until chicken meat is falling off of the bone.rep. Cook. Ready In. 1  Place chicken in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery and peppercorns; add water to cover. 2  Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook for about 90 minutes, or until chicken meat is falling off of the bone. 3  Remove chicken, let cool and shred or chop the meat.