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Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken Breast
Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken Breast
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Maximize savings by preparing a batch of versatile shredded chicken to have on hand for quick and easy meals. Cook in bulk, freeze, and enjoy in soups, casseroles, and sandwiches. Access delicious recipe ideas in the Expert Tips section.
Ingredients:
  • 4 lb bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (6 to 8)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and gently loosen the skin without removing it. In a bowl, combine garlic salt, lemon pepper, and basil, then sprinkle or rub onto the chicken breast meat.
  • Lay the skin back over the breasts and brush with oil before placing them in a foil-lined pan.
  • Bake without a cover for 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken's thickest part reaches 165°F and the juices run clear when cut to the bone.
  • Take out of the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Peel off chicken skin and debone the meat.
  • Use 2 forks to shred the chicken and allow it to cool completely.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-, 2-, or 3-cup portions and store them in freezer-safe bags or containers. Label the portions and freeze for up to 2 months.

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