This delicious shredded chicken is juicy and packed with flavor! It’s a versatile recipe that can be used as a base for many others.
This simple stovetop recipe can be completed in about 20 minutes. You’ll only need 8 super simple ingredients to throw this together.
It’s suitable for Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto, Paleo, or Whole30 meal plans.
🥘 ingredients
You will need:
- chicken breasts (1lb/500g)
- chicken broth
- our Homemade Taco Seasoning or Mexican Chili Powder
- garlic
- lemon or lime juice
- cumin
- coriander
- salt and pepper
🔪 instructions
- Toss everything into a pot. (Photo 1 & 2)
- Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for approximately 10 minutes. (This will depend on the size of each individual chicken breast or thigh). (Photo 3)
- Remove chicken from liquid, place on a cutting board and use two forks to shred the chicken. (Photo 4)
- Return chicken to the pot of liquid. (I find that this helps all the flavor soak into each individual shred of chicken. Making it juicy and packed with deliciousness. It really does make ALL the difference). (Photo 5)
- Serve shredded chicken with tacos, chicken salad, nachos, burritos, you name it! (Photo 6)
💭 faq
On a cutting board or large plate, use two forks to dig into the chicken and tear it apart slowly. Repeat this until the chicken is shredded to your desired consistency.
Usually the chicken breasts or thighs are fully cooked BEFORE shredding. The piece of chicken is cooked when it’s reached an internal temperature of 165F/75C. You could also cut the chicken in half – if the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
📋 recipe
Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts (butterflied)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp mexican chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (approximately 1 small lime)
Serving Suggestion: (Optional)
- 12 romaine lettuce (or any lettuce that has a small "cup" form)
- to taste sour cream
- to taste pico de gallo
- to taste black beans
- to taste shredded cheese of choice
Instructions
- Add the chicken, chicken broth, lime juice, salt and spices to a small/medium sauce pan. Be sure that the liquid covers the chicken. Bring to a boil and then simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Shred the chicken with 2 forks. I like to add it back to the liquid so it can absorbs some of the broth throughout all the shreds.
- Enjoy!
Lori James says
I don’t care for Mexican food, it is usually seasoned to spicy. What other seasoning could be added? Would Italian seasoning work? If so how much and would you still use the lime juice and salt?
Thanks in advance!
Yvonne says
One of my favorite meals ever!! So easy and flavorful.
Mary says
I would also like to know of carb count was with beans added. Seems high for chicken.
Melissa says
Sounds delish! I’m definitely going to have to cut the sodium though. Yikes!
lisa whitlock says
Made this as a salad vs a taco. Yum….its a keeper
Angela Sheard says
Are the total carbs in this dish including the beans??
Donna says
Great dish! Get a pico recipe to go with it!
Shay says
Thank you! Glad you liked it! Our own pico recipe is definitely on the to-do list 🙂
Kim says
How many servings does this make?
Gigi Clark says
What is this man? Delicious…… I never ever seen this before. I’m going to try this now 😀
Sylvia Gibson says
Very good healthy