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Shredded Chicken Breast

Shredded Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small yellow onion, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • A few black peppercorns

Method
 

  1. Combine broth, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken breasts, making sure they are submerged. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10-12 minutes until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes. Shred with two forks.
  4. Toss the shredded chicken with a few spoonfuls of the warm poaching liquid and serve.

Notes

Strain the leftover broth and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for later. If you’re not serving the chicken right away, store it with a splash of broth to keep it moist.