How to Make Shredded Chicken
This Shredded Chicken delivers 77g protein and 408 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein single servings in our library. Cooks on the stovetop in quick prep time, giving you a versatile protein base for multiple meals. This is your go-to for hitting aggressive daily protein targets without repeat recipes.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(340g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a large pot, then season them lightly with salt and pepper. The amounts in the recipe are just a suggestion, so don't feel pressured to measure. Give each breast a nice sprinkle. If you are cooking a lot of chicken breasts, you can overlap them slightly. If you have a lot of overlap, use a larger pot.
- 2Cover the chicken with 1 inch of water.
- 3Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Once the liquid is boiling, reduce the heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer or is no longer pink in the center, about 8 to 16 minutes, depending upon the size and number of chicken breasts that you are poaching. A 10-ounce chicken breast will need to simmer for about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove the chicken from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Dice, slice, or shred as desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
408
calories
77g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 153 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
1 servings per batch · ~340g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shredded Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 77g of protein at just 408 calories with 9g fat and 0g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios available and a staple for cutting phases or high-protein meal prep.
How long does Shredded Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep designation for 1 serving means you can have cooked chicken ready fast, though this recipe scales linearly so batch-prepping larger portions takes proportionally longer. Use the shredded chicken across multiple meals throughout the week.
Is Shredded Chicken good for fat loss?
At 77g protein and only 408 calories per serving, shredded chicken is a cornerstone recipe for fat loss and cutting phases. The zero carbs and minimal fat make it easy to combine with vegetables or low-calorie bases while keeping protein intake maximized.
