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.
Quick Answer. If the chicken is fully cooked prior to frying, deep fry the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes, but if the chicken is raw, fry the chicken for 15 to 18 minutes or until fully cooked. The chicken is done when the middle registers at 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a meat thermometer. Continue Reading.