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Taste of Home EditorsUpdated: Apr. 30, 2007 PoultryAllow about 1/4 to 1/3 pound of boneless chicken per serving. Generally, 3/4 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts will yield 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken. A 3-1/2-pound whole chicken will yield about 3 cups of diced cooked chicken. Popular Videosⓘ Originally Published: April 30, 2007 Enter Your Amount (e.g.: 2, 3/4, 30k, 0.5M ): cup, chopped or diced of CHICKEN,BROILERS OR FRYERS,BREAST,MEAT ONLY,CKD,RSTD Back to product's complete Nutritional Details. Multiple measuring units converter for converting all amounts of CHICKEN,BROILERS OR FRYERS,BREAST,MEAT ONLY,CKD,RSTD with one tool. Have a recipe that calls for shredded chicken? Follow these easy, simple steps for tender, juicy shredded chicken. this recipe!Many recipes call for shredded chicken without giving instructions on how to make it. Here’s my favorite way of cooking shredded chicken and shredding it. It’s quick, easy, and foolproof. It’s my tried and tested way to get the BEST shredded chicken. Easy Shredded ChickenIt’s even easier than picking up a rotisserie chicken. By the time you stop at the store, take it home, and clean off the bones and skin, you could have this juicy, tender chicken with minimal effort. Shredding up a tender chicken breast is much easier than trying to pick all the meat off the bones of a rotisserie chicken. Great for meal prepHaving shredded chicken on hand is perfect for weekly meal prep. Cook a batch or two on the weekend and you’ll have it ready for healthy meals during the week. Here’s what we’ll be covering:
Poached ChickenMy favorite way to cook shredded chicken is poaching it on the stovetop. This makes shredded chicken that is tender and juicy, and I find it to be the quickest and easiest with the least fuss and clean up. This method of poaching chicken is different from just boiling chicken. It uses gentle heat to keep the chicken moist and tender. The chicken and the cooking liquid are brought to a simmer, then the heat is turned very low while the chicken gently poaches. The chicken is cooked through without overcooking, remaining juicy instead of tough and dry. The key to poaching juicy, tender chicken is using gentle heat.Poaching is a gentle, moist-heat cooking method that uses water or broth held at a low heat, ideally simmering between 170°F and 180°F, but always below a boil. How to cook shredded chicken recipe – step by stepStep 1: Place chicken in pan and cover with cool water
At this point you can do an optional brine: Add soy sauce, salt, sugar, and crushed garlic cloves and let the chicken brine at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. This provides seasoning and makes the chicken more tender. The chicken also loses its chill so it needs less heat to come up to temperature. Step 2: Heat the pan until the water reaches 180°F and comes to a simmer.
A kitchen thermometer is a good investment. Being able to cook to a precise temperature is the surest way to know that food is cooked thoroughly without overcooking. Here’s the thermometer I use. Step 3: Turn the heat very low, cover, and poach until the meat reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes.
If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test if the chicken is properly cooked through by piercing it with a knife. The chicken is done when the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink. In a hurry? Bring the water up to a boil and then turn the heat lower to simmer the chicken until it reaches 165°F. Step 4: Remove the chicken
Now you can slice, dice, or shred the chicken. How to shred chicken – 3 waysThere are 3 easy ways of shredding chicken:
Shredding the chicken by hand or with forks is my favorite way of shredding chicken. The chicken pieces are intact and not mushy like they can get with the mixer method. You can shred them in bigger or smaller pieces as you prefer. Shredding chicken with a hand mixer (or stand mixer)Shredding chicken with a hand mixer is quick and easy, especially with larger batches of chicken. Be careful not to overdo it, or the chicken will get mushy.
Optional seasonings for poaching shredded chickenYou can cook the chicken with a little salt and pepper, or you can add seasonings that complement the flavors of the dish you’ll be using it in.
What to make with shredded chickenShredded chicken is called for in many recipes. Recipes with shredded chicken include:
How to store shredded chickenRefrigerating shredded chicken: Cooked shredded chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Let it cool, then put it in an airtight container or ziplock bag. It’s super handy when it comes to meal prep and perfect for a quick lunch. Freezing shredded chicken: Shredded chicken can be frozen for up to 4 months. Freeze in heavy duty freezer bags and press out as much air as you can to prevent freezer burn. Freeze in smaller sized packs rather than one large bag so you only need to defrost what you need each time. Shredded chicken weights and yields
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Equipmenthand mixer Buy Now →thermometer NotesIn a hurry? Bring the water up to a boil and then turn the heat lower to simmer the chicken until it reaches 165°F. Optional brine: You can brine the chicken in its cooking liquid for 30 minutes before cooking. Add ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 3 crushed garlic cloves to the chicken in the water. Let the chicken brine at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. This provides seasoning and makes the chicken more tender. The chicken also loses its chill so it needs less heat to come up to temperature.
Keywords: chicken, poached, shredded Did you make this recipe?Share a photo and tag us — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made! LOVE IT? PIN IT! Don’t forget where you found this delicious How to Make Shredded Chicken recipe! Pin it to your favorite Pinterest recipe board before you go so that you can find it easily. How much chicken do I need for 4 cups?To end up with four cups diced chicken, cook 1 1/3 pounds of raw, skinless boneless chicken. Or, buy a cooked rotisserie chicken that weighs between 2 1/3-3 pounds.
How much does 4 cups of shredded chicken weigh?So, 4 cups weighs 500g or 1.1 lb and would make a loaf of bread weighing just under 2 lbs or a short 9”x 5” loaf. How much does a chicken tenderloin weigh?
How much chicken for 5 cups shredded?So 2 lbs of chicken will yield 5-6 cups of cooked chicken.
How much chicken is needed for 2 cups shredded?So a cup of shredded chicken must weigh 240 x 0.72 = 172.8g and two cups weighs about 366g. If you must use ounces, then this is about 13 ounces.
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