Poached Chickens

Directions

1. 1
   Place the chicken in a very large stockpot or divide by poaching the chickens in 2 pots.
2. 2
   Add the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, celery, onions, lemon slices and herb bundle tied with string.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with salt.
4. 4
   Cover the chickens with water and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Reduce the heat to low, a rolling simmer.
6. 6
   Simmer 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, then cool the chickens in their stock.
7. 7
   Strain the stock.
8. 8
   Remove the skin and bones from the chickens and pull the meat into bite-size pieces.