So that's why I'm posting it here, for those of you who haven't yet been let in on the "secret". I decided to make Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas for Sunday dinner and since it calls for shredded chicken, I just decided to snap a few pics while I was at it. I'm pretty sure the pictures speak for themselves. Just make sure you do this when the chicken is still warm/hot!
Update: a few people have asked for a few more details....so here they are. I used the paddle hook on my KitchenAid...and I did it on a low setting for a couple of minutes. Start slow and speed up as it becomes more shredded.
TADA!
You're welcome. :-))
Another reason to use my brand-new (long-awaited) Kitchen Aid mixer. I know I don't actually know but you're my new BFF! lol Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this on Pinterest yet, THANKYOU!!
ReplyDeleteQuestion....Unlike anonymous I do not have a stand mixer =+( My long wait continues. Do you think this would work with a hand mixer? Maybe a dough hook attachment or the regular beater attachments? Help! I want to shred chicken the easy way too! =+)
ReplyDeleteI will never shred chicken with 2 forks or my fingers ever again, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAlways excited to find new ways to use my new KitchenAid!!
ReplyDeleteQuestion- how do you cook your chicken in the crockpot?? Just the chicken? Water?
"(I threw 3 large chicken breasts into the crockpot earlier in the day, my new favorite way to make shredded chicken.)"
Jillie, is that the paddle or dough hook attachment??? Great idea :-)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME, very excited to give this a try. Thanks. P.S. I've been pinning things I see out on Pinterest that I know are yours from prior posts. Hopefully it will help drive traffic your way. Love love love your sites!!!
ReplyDeleteAck! I saw this idea on Pinterest, too; and yet, the last time I shredded chicken, I completely forgot to try it. Next time I will!
ReplyDeletePS-Thanks for the idea of sewing paper towels. I've been meaning to sew up some everyday napkins for ages. Your post has prompted me to get at it. Wish I had a serger, then I wouldn't have to worry about those frayed edges.
please, what attachment and what speed? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOK...Maybe it wasn't as self-explanatory as I thought! lol. I used the paddle attachment and I did it on pretty low speed for a minute or two.
ReplyDeleteAs far as cooking in the crockpot...I literally just throw some frozen chicken breasts in the crock (of course they don't HAVE to be frozen...that's usually what I have) and I usually season with my "house seasoning" (haha..I just like to say that) salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and some dried parsley ( I have this thing for having at least some bit of green on my chicken...it's weird.) No need to add water...the breasts are plenty moist all by themselves. Let them sit all day at low...or 1/2 a day at high.
Thanks for the comments/questions. Hope this helps!
Diane...I'm not sure. I don't see why you couldn't do it with a hand mixer. Might just have to do it in small batches?
ReplyDeleteThis looks soo good! I want some right now!! I just I'm now following you and gave you an award on my blog. Just paying it forward. Love you blog!!!
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I'm cooking a pork roast and need to shred it. I wonder if this would work on the pork. I think I'll give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm making buffalo chicken wraps and will be shredding them with my KitchenAid mixer!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. I def never would have tried that. We've done the Magic Bullet but it comes out more pureed.
ReplyDeleteI didn't see this on Pinterest either but I am sure glad I saw it here. Can't wait to try it out for myself
ReplyDeleteThis is great! New uses for kitchen appliances are always good. :)
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