* 500 g Chicken pieces, skin removed, with bones if possible. or DIY, see here.
* 1 Onion, quartered and unpeeled
* 2 cloves of Garlic, smashed but unpeeled
* 10 whole Peppercorns
* 2 Celery stems, with leaves, roughly chopped
* Bouquet garni, or Fresh herbs.

===Method===
* Cut the Chicken into even sized pieces, if using legs or thick cuts then make a few deep slashes in the Meat to Help even the cooking time.
* Lay the Chicken pieces in the bottom of a saucepan.
* Layer the Vegetables and Herbs on top.
* Just cover with Boiling water.
* Bring to the Boil and then Simmer, covered for 15 to 20 minutes.
* Check the Chicken is cooked by cutting into thick flesh.
* Remove the Chicken pieces and drain the Stock.
* If using later in the day, Refrigerate everything and follow the last step when you actually need to use the Chicken.

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