Shredded Chicken Recipe (Super Easy!)
Learn how to make shredded chicken that’s easy, fast and flavorful. This is my favorite method for making shredded chicken. Watch the video above to see how easy it is to make!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 /6 of recipe
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /6 of recipe, calories 158.7 kcal, Protein 24.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Saturated Fat 1.3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 64 mg
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
Instruction:
- 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.
Easy and JUICY Shredded Chicken (stovetop) | The Recipe Rebel
FAQ
What to do with dry shredded chicken?
Chicken stock or broth is the best liquid to impart flavor and moisture back into dry chicken. Warm your broth over a medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Place your shredded chicken in the pan until it is barely covered with enough broth to coat the chicken.
What’s the difference between shredded chicken and pulled chicken?
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