Description
A detailed guide to preparing shredded chicken with advanced techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and add chicken broth.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the broth for a few hours before cooking.
- Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor profile.
- Consider using a slow cooker for a different cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: shredded chicken, chicken recipes, chicken dishes, chicken breast