Sometimes when I post these "tips", I am a little embarrassed to admit that I am just making this discovery for the first time. But then I think, if I had to google it...maybe someone else is googling it too! You know when you are reading a recipe, and it calls for "shredded chicken"? Basically, I was on the lookout for the absolute EASIEST way to get shredded chicken, without it being a whole process! In the past, I have shredded a rotisserie chicken (seems wasteful to me for some reason), and even baked chicken in broth in a covered baking dish (takes a while). These methods obviously work, but it turns out there is a much better way (just my opinion)!
Step 1: Bring pot of water to a boil
Step 2: Place trimmed chicken into the pot and boil for 15-20 minutes (until juices run clear)
Step 3: Shred with a fork
I just tried this out for the soup that I made tonight, it was the most perfect "shreddy" chicken...and of course, ridiculously easy (my favorite part)!
Thanks for this! I usually avoid recipes that call for shredded chicken (now that's embarrassing) haha
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking from now on...putting the embarrassment aside and posting anything I need to google! Whatever!
DeleteYou can totally do this with bbq, pulled chicken sandwiches, chicken salad, etc. I tried it for the first time this year. I used to just cut it into chunks because I didn't understand the 'shred with fork' part ;)
ReplyDeleteI honestly feel like a whole new world has been opened up to me...is it weird this excited me so much? LoL!
DeleteThis makes me want chicken and dumplings really bad right now!
ReplyDeleteMmmm..... Love chicken and dumplings!
Deletedo you realize how much time you just saved me?! haha. thanks lady! so excited to have you on my sidebar this month!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh SO excited about being on your amazing blog too! Glad I had the nerve to post this, i didn't know if anyone else could relate!
Deletei saw on pinterest about being chicken in the mixer and turning it on for a quick shred have you ever tried that??
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! My mixer is in NY still since my shower, but it definitely does work, my friend Jen said this on FB last night:
Delete"Lose the fork. Step 3
Put warm chicken in electric mixer with batter attachment. Turn on medium for 30 seconds. Never hand shred chicken again. You're welcome."
:)