Use these easy methods for your tacos, salads, casseroles, and more.
Its versatility comes from its easy-to-eat nature and the thorough way that it absorbs seasonings and sauces.
“First, boil or cook the chicken to your liking.
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check that to use skinless,boneless chickenor to remove any skin and bones before using this method.
Then, take a small utility knife and cut straight down through the crevice/joint of the breast and leg.
Use your hands to flip the chicken over and pop the leg joint out.
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Set the joint aside, then use your hands to break off the wings.”
Give the chicken enough time to fully cook.
To ensure that your chicken is ready to shred, get ameat thermometerand check the internal temperature.
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Boneless chicken is commonly cooked until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, I would suggest cooking it to 185 degrees to make it easier to shred, says Moyer.
Stay away from shared surfaces.
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Just be sure to use a clean cutting board that hasnt touched raw chicken.
Dont put cooked meat on the same plate raw meat had been on.
Dont fully chill the chicken before shredding.
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One of the biggest mistakes that people make when shredding chicken is refrigerating it before shredding.
Let it cool at room temperature until its easy to handle, then get on with the shredding process.
“Remember, moisture is your enemy when freezing any kind of meat.
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So be sure your storage container is airtight.
Always hand-wash your lids to avoid the heat from the dishwasher warping its airtight seal.
Once that’s gone, the container is useless, says Vocino.
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As chicken cools, its muscle fibers begin to tighten, making it harder to shred.
Warm chicken is easier to shred.
