How to Make Shredded Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breast ((sliced or pounded to ½ inch thickness))
• 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ white onion, (diced (optional))
• 1 bay leaf, (optional)
• 1 cup chicken broth (or water)

Steps

1. 1

   Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on both sides. (See Notes for different cooking methods.)

3. 3

   Add the onion, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Poach the chicken for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.

4. 4

   Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and shred with two forks, or place it in the bowl of a stand mixer and shred on low speed using the paddle attachment.

5. 5

   Add any of the cooking liquid from the skillet back into the bowl with shredded chicken and toss to combine.

6. 6

   Serve immediately or store until ready to use.