Shredded Chicken Recipe (Super Easy!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
1587 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shredded Chicken Recipe (Super Easy!)
Description
The chicken is seared briefly on both sides in olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and then cooked covered in chicken broth until it reaches a safe internal temperature. This gentle poaching method helps retain moisture. Once cooked, shredding can be done manually with forks or efficiently with a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, which quickly breaks the meat into strands.
The shredded chicken can be used immediately as a versatile ingredient across many recipes or stored for later use. Adding the cooking liquid back to the shredded meat helps maintain moisture and flavor. This recipe suits meal prepping or stocking the fridge or freezer with ready-to-use protein.
Using a tilt-head stand mixer requires securing the tilt-head firmly to prevent bouncing during shredding. Proper storage containers aid in portioning and preserving shredded chicken for freezing or refrigeration.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast or thighs, boneless skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat and place the chicken in the skillet. Season the top of the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then use tongs to flip the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 7-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees fahrenheit. You can easily measure this with an instant read thermometer.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and shred the chicken. There are two ways to do this - you can use two forks to shred the chicken or you can place the chicken in the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment on the stand mixer, lock the tilt-head down (if you have one) and increase the speed to 2. The chicken will be instantly shredded in 15 seconds. If you'd like extra moist chicken, you can add any remaining liquid from the pan to the shredded chicken and toss to combine.
- Use the shredded chicken in your favorite recipes or freeze in storage containers for future use.
Notes
- Lock down the tilt-head securely if using a tilt-head stand mixer to shred the chicken safely.
- Add reserved cooking liquid back to shredded chicken to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Use proper storage containers to freeze leftovers in portions for convenient future use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 158.7kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 24.8g | 50% |
| Fat | 5.9g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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