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.
Cook your chicken breasts. Put the chicken breasts in your KitchenAid mixer bowl. Use the regular paddle attachment.
Turn the mixer on. I typically start with “stir” and amp it up to 3-4.
Let it mix until the chicken is shredded to the consistency you desire.
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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Cranberry Morning says
October 21, 2013 at 8:38 AMHa! 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…
[email protected] says
October 21, 2013 at 9:25 AMHuh. That’s awesome! I had no idea you could do that. Thanks for the tip!
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
October 21, 2013 at 10:56 AMWhat?! How did I not know about this until now?? Fantastic!
Christeen says
October 21, 2013 at 11:22 AMGenius! Now, I need to make chicken just so I can do this.
laura says
October 21, 2013 at 11:47 AMwould 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
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Christine F. says
October 21, 2013 at 12:39 PMAwesome. I actually have some Chicken Tortilla Soup in the crockpot that needs shredded chicken – thanks!!
Jamie says
October 21, 2013 at 1:21 PMI wish I had read this last night! I will definitely remember this for next time!!
Jamie
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
October 21, 2013 at 1:54 PMOMG serious?! I NEED a stand mixer, this is awesome!
Ericka says
October 21, 2013 at 3:08 PMWhat a great tip! I had no idea you could do this…definitely going to try it!
[email protected] says
October 21, 2013 at 3:27 PMYet another reason why I need a KitchenAid! My hands always cramp up when I have to shred chicken!
Cheerful Homemaker says
October 21, 2013 at 4:43 PMI started shredding chicken this way a few years ago. It really is a life-changing tip!
Courtenay says
October 21, 2013 at 6:35 PMWhy do I not have one of these yet? What am I waiting for?!!
Melissa says
October 21, 2013 at 8:56 PMBrilliant! 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!
Darcey says
October 21, 2013 at 9:24 PMI 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!
Jacque says
October 21, 2013 at 10:54 PMI could have totally used this yesterday as I was hand shredding chicken for my Southwest Chicken Soup! Trying this next time for sure!!!
Deb says
October 22, 2013 at 1:18 PMJust did chicken specifically so I could try this! Worked perfectly! Thanks!!
Sarah says
October 24, 2013 at 12:23 PMMind=blown
Melissa K. says
October 25, 2013 at 11:20 AMThis 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!
Lauren H says
October 25, 2013 at 2:03 PMI 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!
Lori says
October 27, 2013 at 9:46 PMWorks great, but make sure chicken is still quite warm. Once cold, it won’t shred.
Stephanie says
October 30, 2013 at 8:54 AMSo 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.
Anne @ Unique Gifter says
December 2, 2013 at 12:01 PMDoh! Great, simple idea… I can’t believe it’s never occurred to me, ever, at all, before!
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Lacey says
October 29, 2014 at 11:11 PMI 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.
Bonnie says
January 7, 2015 at 12:28 PMHas anyone tried it with pork?
Kathleen says
March 12, 2015 at 1:55 PMcan I shred chicken with a regular mixer?????
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
March 12, 2015 at 2:03 PMNo clue. But you can try.
Caitlin says
January 30, 2017 at 1:22 PMI’m late to the party but trying this tonight!!?
Lars says
June 21, 2017 at 10:36 PMHey! What color is your kitchen aid mixer!?
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
June 22, 2017 at 9:47 PMSilver Metallic
Lars says
June 23, 2017 at 2:52 PMAwesome! Thank you! I love that color
Bonnie Meccia says
August 19, 2017 at 9:15 AMI 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!
Dorcy says
February 9, 2018 at 8:27 PMI 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.