On June 20, 1919, Roy W. Allen opened a roadside root beer stand in Lodi, California, using a formula he had purchased from a pharmacist. He soon opened stands in Stockton, California, and five stands in nearby Sacramento, home of the country's first drive-in featuring tray-boys for curbside service.
Add enough cooking liquid to cover the chicken. If desired, add any other ingredients for flavoring the liquid and chicken. Bring to boiling on medium-high heat; reduce the heat. Cover the pan and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F). Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts: cook about 30 minutesSkinless, boneless chicken breast halves: cook 15 to 20 minutesSkinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 2-inch pieces: cook about 10 minutes.
1 Reduce heat and cover, simmering until the chicken is no longer pink or when the temperature reaches 170 degrees F. 2  Whole chicken breasts will take about 15 to 20 minutes. 3  Chicken breasts cut into pieces won't take quite as long to cook, while whole bone-in chicken breasts will take slightly longer. Over medium-high heat, bring liquid to boiling. 2  Reduce heat and cover, simmering until the chicken is no longer pink or when the temperature reaches 170 degrees F. 3  Whole chicken breasts will take about 15 to 20 minutes.