![]() ![]() You can use shredded bbq chicken in all sorts of recipes. Don’t over process–there will be a couple of pieces you will need to finish pulling apart by hand.įAQ What can I make with shredded BBQ chicken? Stand mixer: With the paddle attachment, set mixer to low, working up to medium and process chicken until mostly shredded.Use your hands to tear apart any remaining larger pieces of chicken. Continue until the chicken is mostly shredded and the beaters don’t seem to be breaking anything up any longer. They will break up the meat as they spin. Handheld electric mixer: Place chicken in a large bowl, turn the mixer on medium-low and press the beaters into the chicken breasts.Two forks: Hold one fork in each hand, and use one fork to hold the chicken breast down and the other to tear away pieces of meat and shred them into smaller sections.Not quite sure how to shred chicken? You have a number of different options… Return the shredded chicken to the sauce, toss to coat, and enjoy!.If the sauce seems a little watery, let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before shredding.If at any time the sauce begins to get too thick and seems like it might burn, you can add just a bit more water to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, flip the chicken breasts, and continue to cook, covered, until they are cooked through. Turn heat down to keep the sauce at just a simmer and cover. Pour sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.In a large skillet, melt butter and lightly brown both sides of the chicken.In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water.Lightly salt and pepper both sides of all chicken pieces. If starting with large chicken breasts, cut each piece of meat into 2 even cutlets by placing your hand on top of the chicken breast and running a sharp knife horizontally through the breast, slicing the top and bottom into two thin, even pieces. ![]() Butter: Browning the chicken in butter gives the sauce a little added richness and flavor.(White distilled has a much stronger flavor, so you don’t need as much.) If you don’t keep apple cider vinegar on hand, you can use half the amount of white distilled vinegar. Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar gives the sauce an extra kick of flavor.Barbecue sauce: The sauce you use has a huge impact on the flavor of your chicken, so use your favorite BBQ sauce here. ![]() If using 2 large breasts, you’ll cut them down into cutlets before cooking so they cook more quickly in the sauce. About 4 small or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts: Chicken breast size varies wildly, so you’ll need between 2 and 4 chicken breasts for the 1½ to 2 pounds of chicken called for in this recipe. ![]() Pile it on to sandwiches, serve it on its own with a side of mashed potatoes, or wrap it in a tortilla and make a quick chicken wrap. It’s a little sweet, a little tangy, and pretty much any way you eat it is going to be a good time. The cooking time is mostly hands-off, it’s made with just a few ingredients that you probably have on hand already, and you can do so many things with it. This incredibly easy tender and tangy BBQ Shredded Chicken can be made in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and wraps.īBQ shredded chicken is one of those recipes you’ll be happy to have in your back pocket on busy weeknights. ![]()
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