2026 Nov 12th
Why does my shredded chicken breast come out dry and chewy?
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Shredded Chicken Breast
I get asked this a lot here in Canada by home cooks.
Boiling and slow cookers both overcook lean breast. Poach it gently in salted water or broth to temperature, rest it ten minutes, shred it warm, and toss the shreds back through the warm cooking liquid. That last toss is where the juiciness comes from.
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Why does my shredded chicken breast come out dry and chewy?
Boiling and slow cookers both overcook lean breast. Poach it gently in salted water or broth to temperature, rest it ten minutes, shred it warm, and toss the shreds back through the warm cooking liquid. That last toss is where the juiciness comes from.
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