How to Boil Chicken Breast to Shred
2 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 400 g (2 chicken) breasts (Β£2.99)
- 1 tbsp peppercorns
- 800 ml chicken stock
Method
- Remove any excess fat off of the chicken breast.
- To a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken into the pan.
- Reduce to a medium simmer and set your timer to 12 minutes (10 if itβs a smaller piece of chicken). Cook until the breast reads an internal temperature of 74Β°F (165Β°C).
- Remove the chicken from the broth and either use two forks to shred it, or a hand whisk in a wide/tall bowl for a speedy shredding option. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy it as a healthy source of protein within a balanced meal!