Amazing Shredded Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy, high-protein meal prep recipe, this shredded chicken is a game changer! Perfect for tacos, salads, wraps, or just on its own, this recipe makes juicy and flavorful chicken with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the chicken breasts and place them in a 2-quart pot. Add all other ingredients.
  2. Boil: Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
  3. Simmer: Once boiling, allow it to continue at a rolling boil for about 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to medium.
  4. Shred: After 30 minutes, check if the chicken is tender enough to shred. Use two forks or tongs to gently pull it apart.
  5. Finish Cooking: Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, leaving just a small amount of sauce to keep the chicken moist.

This recipe takes a bit of time to cook but requires minimal attention. Once it’s cooking, you only need to check on it a couple of times. Enjoy your flavorful, protein-packed shredded chicken!

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