How to make shredded chicken

How to make shredded chicken

from feastandfarm.com
27 min
12 servings

Shredded chicken is a staple protein you can make, freeze and have on hand for any recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ( (make sure they have very little retained water) )
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400. Lay the chicken in an even layer on a large rimmed baking tray. I use a half sheet pan.If you don’t have a large enough tray, use two separate ones.

  2. 2

    Drizzle over the avocado oil and sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    You can also add other spices like onion or garlic powder here.Bake until just cooked through but not dry—20 to 22 minutes.

  4. 4

    Allow to cool slightly then shred with a stand mixer on high, with two forks, or by hand.

  5. 5

    Allow to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days if you plan to use it right away, or freeze for up to 3 months.