Small Batch Shredded Chicken Breast Recipe (Stovetop)
An easy recipe for about two cups of lightly seasoned shredded chicken breast.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts (about 8 oz. each, or one pound total)
- 2 tsp. Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt or Sea Salt or salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Season the Chicken. Sprinkle all sides of 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts with 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt or Sea Salt and 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder. Set aside to rest at room temperature for about ten minutes.
- Cook the Chicken. Heat 2 tsp. Olive Oil in a large, nonstick skillet (that is fitted with a lid) over medium heat. Once the pan and oil are hot, cook the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Add Moisture. Pour 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth into the skillet and cover the skillet with the lid. Continue cooking for about five minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a kitchen thermometer after five minutes, and if the temperature reaches 165 F, remove the pan from the heat.
- Shred the Chicken. Let the cooked chicken rest at room temperature for at least five minutes before shredding it. (This helps it retain some juiciness). Use your favorite method for shredding chicken (see three options in the notes below!) Note: Mix the remaining liquids from the skillet into the shredded chicken for extra moisture and flavor.
Notes
Note: Letting the seasoned chicken breast rest at room temperature helps the seasonings absorb into the chicken, and ensures the chicken will cook more evenly.
There are a few ways to shred chicken, and here are my three favorites:
>In a Stand Mixer: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment, and shred the chicken on “low” speed. There may be some larger pieces that you’ll have to shred by hand, but this is a really easy method.
>Manually: Shred the cooked chicken breast in a large mixing bowl by using two forks to pull the chicken and shred it apart. This takes longer, but it’s also easy!
> With a Handheld Mixer: Transfer the cooked chicken breast to a large mixing bowl, and use a hand mixer with the beaters attached to shred the chicken on medium-low speed. (Note: I find that this is the best method for very finely shredded chicken!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg
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