How to Poach and Shred Chicken
Poached chicken involves cooking the poultry in a pot of water. After you poach the chicken, it shreds easily into small pieces when you pull it apart by hand or with two forks. Use shredded chicken to make chicken tacos, add it to chili or create a healthy stir fry. Poach as much chicken as you desire and freeze any remaining leftovers to use later.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Heavy-bottom cooking pot with lid
- Water
- Salt
- Pepper
- White wine
- Boneless or bone-in chicken breasts
- Slotted spoon
- Cutting board
- 2 forks
- Knife
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Add enough water into the pot to cover the chicken. Add salt, pepper and, if desired, 1 cup of white wine to season the chicken.
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Bring the water to a boil. Place the chicken breasts into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer and do not allow it to return to a boil.
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Poach the chicken for up to 30 minutes or until the inside no longer appears pink. The time it takes depends on the size of the chicken breasts.
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Turn the heat off. Cover the chicken tightly with a lid and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
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Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon. Place the chicken onto a cutting board. Shred the chicken with two forks or pull it apart with your hands. Twist the forks in opposite directions of each other to pull the chicken apart. Chop it into fine pieces with a knife.
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Tips & Warnings
Pack leftover shredded chicken in airtight freezer containers or bags. Place the chicken into the freezer and defrost it in the refrigerator overnight for best results. Store the shredded chicken for up to two months in the freezer.
Wash your hands and cooking utensils before and after handling raw chicken to prevent a serious illness.
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