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Optional: (My addition was to make a "bouquet garni" of a few springs of fresh parsley and a bay leave, tied with kitchen string, so it can be removed and tossed)
Optional: 6-8 peppercorns, wrapped in cheese cloth and tied, for easy removal.
1 (4 -pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded (Or, you can buy a chicken cut-up, but NOT boneless. I buy 2 breasts with four legs.)
Salt and pepper