Recipes and stepbystep photos learn how to cook tender, moist, juicy chicken breasts and how to use a meat thermometer. Never make dry chicken againHow to Make Tender and Flavorful Shredded Chicken. This shredded chicken recipe is very simple to make and can be used 1. Jump to the Shredded Chicken Recipe or watch our quick recipe video showing you how we make it. Heres how we make a batch of tender, flavorful shredded chicken on the stove in less than 1 hour. We also share our tips for making shredded chicken in a slow cooker. Use this for tacos, enchiladas, soups, sandwiches and more We all struggle with what to cook for dinner and yes, I am definitely including Adam and I in that So you never run out of inspiration, we want to send you a completely free weekly email with easy, delicious and fresh recipes perfect for dinner Click here to sign up for free now1 2 ounce package dried ancho chiles 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons cumin powder 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 6 cloves garlic. Our favorite shredded chicken recipe. How to easily make tender, flavorful chicken on the stove or in a slow cooker. I never make any sort of chickenturkey without brining it first. Once you try this recipe, you wont either. This is my standard brine that I use most often. This. This baked chicken breast is meltinyourmouth tender and succulent. Its the best Easy to make and very flavorful. Just follow three easy steps. How to Make Juicy, Tender Chicken in 1 Hour. By gently simmering boneless chicken thighs in a flavorful cooking broth, they become tender and very moist. After a quick shred and a little extra love from concentrated cooking broth our secret to the juiciest shredded chicken, youll have chicken thats ready for chicken nachos, buffalo dip,  chicken topped pizza, quesadillas, soup, sandwiches and more. Our recipe is more of a guide. Play around with the flavors and spices based on what you love. Adding a dried chili pepper, chili powder, some spice from crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs are all excellent ideas. Our go to ingredients for this are onion, garlic, a bay leaf, cumin, salt and pepper. We love using chicken thighs since they are more tender than chicken breasts, but there is no reason why chicken breasts or a combination of both breast and thighs would not work. I should also mention turkey is a great stand in, here. Shredded turkey is kind of amazingPickle juice brined baked chicken tenders6 These juicy, flavorful chicken tenders are marinated in pickle juice then breaded and baked in the oven. Seasoning the Chicken. How Long Can You Leave Ground Beef In The Fridge. This method alone makes plain, simple chicken breasts a blank slate to be used on top of salads, rice dishes, and tacos. This chicken is filled with mushrooms, onions, spinach, and garlic. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes. Chickenfried steak, at its worst, is an overcooked slab of tough beef coated in a greasy deepfried coating made soggy by a gluey bland gravy. At its best, its. For the most tender chicken, we simmer it gently. For the cooking liquid, we use water, which quickly soaks up lots of flavor from the onion, garlic and chicken. We add just enough water to cover the chicken then bring everything to a low simmer and wait about 3. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the now incredibly flavorful cooking broth and shred it. Then, place the cooking broth back over the heat and simmer down by about one third, concentrating the flavor. Spoon about a cup of the concentrated broth over the chicken and toss. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE These Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas This chicken is perfect for the filling. We toss chicken with salsa verde, sour cream, garlic and cheese. Delicious By the way, youll likely have broth leftover dont throw it away. Its delicious and can be used as a light soup, as broth in other recipes or kept to be added to leftover chicken. As the chicken sits in the fridge or freezer, it soaks up any broth you originally added to it. So, spooning a little extra over the chicken before eating it isnt a bad idea. And thats how we make juicy, tender, crave worthy shredded chicken. I think Ill go eat one of those sandwiches now. How to Make Tender Slow Cooker Chicken. Making this chicken in a slow cooker is easy Simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker then cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked and tender. You Will Also Enjoy these Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs with lean ground chicken, parmesan cheese, and a simple garlic and basil tomato sauce. Perfect for making in advance Remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and then shred it. Transfer the broth to a small saucepan then simmer on the stove until reduced by a third. Then, spoon some or all of that broth back onto the shredded chicken. You can use this 1. Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe. If you like spice, cheese and chicken it is definitely for you Recipe updated, originally posted June 2. Since posting this in 2. Adam and Joanne. How to Make Tender and Flavorful Shredded Chicken PREP 2. COOK 4. 0mins TOTAL 1hr Gently simmering boneless chicken thighs in a flavorful cooking broth, helps them become tender and very moist. We go the extra step to make sure the chicken is as juicy and flavorful as possible. Once the chicken is cooked, we simmer the cooking liquid down by one third, and then spoon the concentrated broth over the chicken. Makes about 4 cups of shredded chicken. You Will Need. 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs or combination of thighs and breast1 medium onion, peeled and sliced. Water. Directions. Cook Chicken. Combine chicken, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, cumin and pepper in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Add just enough water to cover the chicken. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil then remove any foam or scum that floats to the top. Adjust the heat so that the water simmers very gently around the chicken. Cook until chicken is very tender, about 3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Once it is cool enough to handle, use two forks or your fingers to shred the meat. To Finish. After removing the chicken, boil the liquid remaining in the saucepan until it has reduced by one third, or until its flavor has concentrated. Spoon about 1 cup of the concentrated cooking liquid over the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Use within 2 to 3 days. Adam and Joannes Tips. Skin On Chicken We have made this recipe using boneless, skinless chicken thighs and chicken thighs with skin still attached. Both work very well. If you use chicken with skin, simply remove and discard the skin before you shred the chicken. You may also find that you need to skim some of the fat from the cooking broth before spooning it over the chicken. Leftover Cooking Liquid You will have cooking liquid leftover. It is quite delicious on its own as a light soup. You can also use it as broth for other recipes. Or, if youre keeping the chicken more than a day, add a spoonful or two to add a little extra moisture. To make this chicken in a slow cooker, simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker then cook on LOW until the chicken is cooked and tender, 3 to 4 hours. Shred the chicken and transfer the broth to a saucepan. Simmer the broth until reduced by a third then spoon over the chicken. Nutrition facts The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values. If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it inspiredtaste We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook Find us inspiredtaste. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size. Calories. 24. 9Protein. Carbohydrate. 4 gDietary Fiber. Total Sugars. 1 gTotal Fat. Saturated Fat. 3 gCholesterol. AUTHOR Adam and Joanne Gallagher.