Shredded Chicken
Baked chicken breasts are so easy to make and even easier to throw into recipes throughout the week. From casseroles and flatbreads to tacos and sandwiches, learn how to bake and shred chicken breast without any fancy equipment. You'll love the flavor and the flexibility.
Equipment
- oven
- bowl
- cutting board or plate
- meat Tenderizer optional
- baking Pan
- foil optional
- 2 forks
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless
- olive oil extra virgin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking pan with foil
- Lay chicken on cutting board and lightly tenderize
- Put chicken in bowl and add olive oil, salt and pepper. Combine until evenly coated and place each piece on baking pan
- Bake for 10 minutes. Flip. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
- Using 2 forks, shred each chicken breast into desired pieces
- Serve or store in airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
- Always measure internal temperature in the thickest part of meat
- Shred while chicken is still warm for best results
- After shredding your chicken, gently lift foil off pan and drizzle juice over chicken to add extra moisture then toss the foil in garbage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 129kcalProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 418mgVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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