Shredded Chicken Meal Prep
Easy shredded chicken recipe for meal prep. Juicy, simple, and perfect for busy days, lunch boxes, and quick meals.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 143kcal
Equipment
- 1 heavy-bottomed pan or stock pot
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts 500 g
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
How to boil chicken
- Add water to a pot and boil over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil. I avoid letting it boil rapidly because it can dry out the chicken.
- Lower the heat, add salt and pepper, stir, and add chicken breasts or thighs. Cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes (depending on size). I check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).2 chicken breasts, salt to taste, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Remove the chicken to a plate with tongs and let it rest for 5 minutes. Do not skip this step or it will make the chicken dry.
How to shred chicken
- Fork method: Use two forks and pull the chicken apart. This works well for small batches.
- Stand mixer method: Add warm chicken to a bowl. Use the paddle attachment and mix on low speed for a few seconds. This is very fast when you make meal prep in bulk.
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Notes
- Don't overcook: Cook just until done to keep chicken juicy.
- Rest before shredding: Let juices settle for moist chicken.
- Season later: Keeps chicken versatile for different recipes.
- Thighs vs. breasts: Thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 466mg | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg