How to Make Shredded Chicken

5 from 191 votes

Learn how boil chicken breast and how to make shredded chicken to use in a wide variety of recipes - easy tutorial with step-by-step photos!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 134kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
2 garlic cloves peeled smashed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
parsley sprigs
1-2 bay leaves
6 cups water

Instructions

Place the chicken in a large pot or dutch oven with a lid. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and bay leaves. Pour the water on top of the chicken, making sure it is covered.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or is no longer pink in the center, about 8-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast.
Remove the chicken from the liquid and allow it to rest. Drain the liquid and store for another use.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Then use two forks to shred the chicken, and use as desired.

Video

Notes

Storage: Store shredded chicken in a ziplock bag or a tightly lidded airtight container. Reheat shredded chicken in the microwave or in a skillet. For any reheating method, you can prevent dryness by adding water or chicken stock and covering will warming. Heat to 165°F.

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