Shredded Chicken

Wouldn’t it be nice if shredding chicken were as easy as baking it? Unfortunately it isn’t. It also is a staple is so many good recipes. Granted there is no easy way to make shredded chicken, but here is the best I can offer.


What You Need

• Chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Water or chicken broth
• Large nonstick pan with a lid

How You Make It
1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

2. In the pan pour a couple tablespoons of olive oil and turn to medium heat.

3. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

4. Flip the chicken and add 1 cup of water or chicken broth to the pan

5. Let simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, replacing water if it evaporates too fast.

6. Once chicken is cooked (160 degrees on thermometer) remove and let cool.

I find it easiest to shred the chicken with two fork.

Shredded chicken will only last a few days in the fridge. As with pretty much all meats, it keeps well in the freeze.

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