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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the chicken from the liquid and allow it to rest. Drain the liquid and store for another use.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Then use two forks to shred the chicken, and use as desired.
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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
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
% 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.