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How to Make Shredded Chicken in the Oven

The oven is a conveniet way to make shredded chicken.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oven shredded chicken recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Anne

How to Make Shredded Chicken in the Oven

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
  • water
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Place the chicken into an ovenproof dish along with enough water to cover the bottom. Sprinkle the chicken with sea salt and black pepper
  • Cover the dish and place it in the oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature fo 165 degrees.
  • Once the chicken is cooked throgh, remove it from the oven and let it cool off for 5 to 10 minutes before shredding it with two forks.

Notes

Allow the chicken to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before shredding it which will make it easy to handle and the juices will redistribute through the meat.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 195kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 249mg | Vitamin A: 94IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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