How to Make Shredded Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Resting Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    134 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Shredded Chicken

Learn how boil chicken breast and how to make shredded chicken to use in a wide variety of recipes - easy tutorial with step-by-step photos!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled smashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • parsley sprigs
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups water
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Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a large pot or dutch oven with a lid. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and bay leaves. Pour the water on top of the chicken, making sure it is covered.
  2. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or is no longer pink in the center, about 8-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast.
  3. Remove the chicken from the liquid and allow it to rest. Drain the liquid and store for another use.
  4. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Then use two forks to shred the chicken, and use as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store shredded chicken in a ziplock bag or a tightly lidded airtight container. Reheat shredded chicken in the microwave or in a skillet. For any reheating method, you can prevent dryness by adding water or chicken stock and covering will warming. Heat to 165°F.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 731mg (30%) Potassium 440mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 731mg 30%
Potassium 440mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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