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How to Shred Chicken

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Last week when I shared the 12 baking gadgets you should own, a KitchenAid mixer was at the top of the list. I also mentioned how I love using the mixer for lots of things, like shredding chicken. Some of you kept asking how I shred chicken with my KitchenAid mixer so today I’m showing you how.

I remember the days when I used to shred chicken with forks and it would take me 10-15 minutes. I got to a point where I avoided recipes with shredded chicken because shredding it by hand was so daunting– until a friend told me about the KitchenAid mixer method. Which takes seconds, SECONDS to shred five chicken breasts.

Without further ado, how to shred chicken with a KitchenAid mixer.

How to shred chicken in seconds with a KitchenAid mixer!

Cook your chicken breasts. Put the chicken breasts in your KitchenAid mixer bowl. Use the regular paddle attachment.

How to shred chicken with a KitchenAid mixer

Turn the mixer on. I typically start with “stir” and amp it up to 3-4.

how to shred chicken

Let it mix until the chicken is shredded to the consistency you desire.

How to shred chicken with a KitchenAid mixer

And seconds later, you have shredded chicken.

If you want more control over the consistency of your chicken, only put two chicken breasts in at a time. Shred the chicken. Take it out. And repeat until all of your chicken is shredded.

Be honest, who’s cooking up a recipe that involves shredded chicken tonight so they can try this out?

Stalk away!

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  1. Cranberry Morning says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Ha! Not a bad idea! 🙂 I love my KitchenAid – and here’s yet another thing it will do! If I could only get it to take the dog out on cold mornings…

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Huh. That’s awesome! I had no idea you could do that. Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    What?! How did I not know about this until now?? Fantastic!

    Reply
  4. Christeen says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Genius! Now, I need to make chicken just so I can do this.

    Reply
  5. laura says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    would have never thought of this! I need that blender! It seems so versatile! And that surely beats doing it with a fork which ironically I did last night:)!!

    Laura
    House Envy

    Reply
  6. Christine F. says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Awesome. I actually have some Chicken Tortilla Soup in the crockpot that needs shredded chicken – thanks!!

    Reply
  7. Jamie says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    I wish I had read this last night! I will definitely remember this for next time!!

    Jamie

    Reply
  8. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    OMG serious?! I NEED a stand mixer, this is awesome!

    Reply
  9. Ericka says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    What a great tip! I had no idea you could do this…definitely going to try it!

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Yet another reason why I need a KitchenAid! My hands always cramp up when I have to shred chicken!

    Reply
  11. Cheerful Homemaker says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    I started shredding chicken this way a few years ago. It really is a life-changing tip!

    Reply
  12. Courtenay says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Why do I not have one of these yet? What am I waiting for?!!

    Reply
  13. Melissa says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Brilliant! I wish I would have seen this two hours ago! I sliced chicken for enchiladas because I was feeling to inpatient to shred it like normal. The Kitchen Aid was sitting a foot away, but it had never crossed my mind to use it for chicken. Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Darcey says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I saw this on Pinterest a few months ago and now it’s the ONLY way I shred chicken (or other meats, like pork)! It works perfectly every time!

    Reply
  15. Jacque says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I could have totally used this yesterday as I was hand shredding chicken for my Southwest Chicken Soup! Trying this next time for sure!!!

    Reply
  16. Deb says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Just did chicken specifically so I could try this! Worked perfectly! Thanks!!

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  17. Sarah says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Mind=blown

    Reply
  18. Melissa K. says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    This is simply awesome. I had poached chicken a couple days ago for crockpot enchiladas tonight, and just tried this. It wanted to toss some out of the bowl, but that was user error and overzealous speed. 🙂 Thanks for the post on this!

    Reply
  19. Lauren H says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I actually just learned how to shred chicken with even less elbow grease and without a Kitchen Aid Mixer, just takes a bit more time. I toss an entire bag of frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot and cook for several hours on high. No need to add water or anything else. Cook until your chicken literally falls apart by stirring. Voila!

    So stinkin’ simple!

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  20. Lori says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Works great, but make sure chicken is still quite warm. Once cold, it won’t shred.

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    So awesome! We’re getting a Kitchenaid mixer for our wedding, so I am excited to see there’s more use for it than just making me cookies and cakes, haha.

    Reply
  22. Anne @ Unique Gifter says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Doh! Great, simple idea… I can’t believe it’s never occurred to me, ever, at all, before!

    Reply
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    January 4, 2014 at 9:04 PM

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  24. Lacey says

    October 29, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    I did this the other night after seeing this pin! I feel like complete idiot doing it by hand forever. Thank you so much. You probably added years on to my life.

    Reply
  25. Bonnie says

    January 7, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Has anyone tried it with pork?

    Reply
  26. Kathleen says

    March 12, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    can I shred chicken with a regular mixer?????

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    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      March 12, 2015 at 2:03 PM

      No clue. But you can try.

      Reply
  27. Caitlin says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    I’m late to the party but trying this tonight!!?

    Reply
  28. Lars says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    Hey! What color is your kitchen aid mixer!?

    Reply
    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:47 PM

      Silver Metallic

      Reply
      • Lars says

        June 23, 2017 at 2:52 PM

        Awesome! Thank you! I love that color

        Reply
  29. Bonnie Meccia says

    August 19, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    I needed shredded chicken for Buffalo Chicken Dip and remembered seeing this post. What a blessing. 3 large chicken breasts shredded in a few minutes. Awesome? Thanks!

    Reply
  30. Dorcy says

    February 9, 2018 at 8:27 PM

    I thought when I read a recipe it said to shred in the food processor, or at least that’s what my brain intake was. Glad I reread and then found your instructions. I’ve owned a kitchen aid for about a hundred years.
    I’m now making instapot chicken, 4 batches, then shredding and going to freeze in 1 cup quantity’s.
    Who knew?
    Thanks for the great how to.

    Reply
  31. Darla says

    January 25, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    This worked like a breeze! I had seen this before but never tired it. I will NOT ever shred any meat by hand again! Thank you again for this wonderful time saving tip!

    Reply

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