The Best Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
The chicken
-
2-4
pieces
chicken breasts
The cooking liquid
-
1
quart
chicken broth or water
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a large skillet and add chicken broth to fully cover, ensuring it covers the chicken by about 1 inch.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covering the skillet.
- Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and reserve the broth.
- Shred the chicken using your preferred method.
- Stir in salt and pepper to taste, and mix in a spoonful or two of the reserved broth for added moisture.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 servings
Calories
76
Total fat
2g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
931mg
Cholesterol
36mg
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