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. It takes 15 to 30 minutes to boil chicken thighs. Test the chicken thighs after the first 15 minutes to see if they are cooked thoroughly, either by cutting into the meat or by using a meat thermometer. The precise time it takes to boil chicken thighs varies depending on their size and thickness.