Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2-2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs- boneless, skinless; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; Optional spices: 1 teaspoon of each or any: granulated garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, 1-2 bay leaves.; More Optional additions: canned green chilies, diced onion, chopped garlic.

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Make This Shredded Chicken Once, Eat Easy All Week

Juicy, tender shredded chicken is one of the easiest ways to get ahead on dinner. Make it three ways, then use it for tacos, bowls, salads, soups, sandwiches, and more.

Rezept

Chicken

Zubereitungszeit ca. 30 MinutenVorbereitung ca. 10 MinutenKochzeit ca. 20 Minuten

Zutaten:

2-2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs- boneless, skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
Optional spices: 1 teaspoon of each or any: granulated garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, 1-2 bay leaves.
More Optional additions: canned green chilies, diced onion, chopped garlic.

Arbeitsschritte:

Stovetop Instructions:
Heat one tablespoon oil in a large saute pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pan-sear until browned and golden, about 5 minutes. Turn over, cook 1 minute. No need to cook through.
Add the water, salt and spices, stirring and turning the chicken, to coat all sides of the chicken.
Cover and gently simmer 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Chicken breasts should reach 165°F; thighs 175°F.
Remove the chicken from the liquid and shred with two forks or in a stand mixer using a paddle attachment (lowest setting for 15-30 seconds).
it to the cooking liquid (especially breast meat) to keep moist until using. Drain, saving some liquid to lightly coat if needed.