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 For boneless chicken breasts, cook on high heat. 2  This should take about 6-10 minutes on each side. 3  Longer-cooking cuts (such as bone-in chicken parts) should be cooked over a lower heat.4  This could take between 45-60 minutes to cook. Longer-cooking cuts (such as bone-in chicken parts) should be cooked over a lower heat. 2  This could take between 45-60 minutes to cook. 3  Turn chicken every 10 minutes. 4  Use long-handled tongs or a wide metal spatula to move the chicken.