I ran across this idea on Pinterest (shocking huh?) awhile ago and have been using this method for “perfect shredded chicken” ever since. This one definitely falls under the “why didn’t I think of that?” category. But hey, at least SOMEONE did! And now all of us can benefit from it!
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.
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.
Thanks! I'm making buffalo chicken wraps and will be shredding them with my KitchenAid mixer!!
This is great! New uses for kitchen appliances are always good. :)
What if you have an Oester Kitchen center and no paddles? I only have regular mixer “blades” “beaters”, etc,
Once I get a KitchenAid with a paddle hook I’ll go this route. For now I just use 2 dinner forks on a cutting board to shred. Takes a while and sometimes hurts my hands, but it gets the job done fairly quick and the meat stays pretty hot.
Pingback: Shredding chicken - London Moms
Pingback: Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas & Red Velvet Cupcakes! | One Good Thing by Jillee
Thank you for the tip. I can’t wait to try it out. My only question is…what does a paddle hook look like? I’ve been able to find a dough hook or flat beater on KitchenAid (both of which I have). Could you take a picture of the one your using?
http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances-1/attachments-%26-accessories-2/stand-mixers-3/102020003/
Sorry, the link doesn’t take you right to the page with those attachments. It would be page five on that link.
You can also do this in a Bosch, I use the wire wisks on mine. As long as the meat (roast, chicken, pork, etc.) is piping hot and fully cooked it will shred it for you in seconds. HTH someone!
This can be done with just a humble old handmixer as well. I currently am making the honey lime chicken enchiladas and cooked the chicken in the crockpot. When they were done I simply used the handmixer directly in the crockpot, mixed the first four ingredients with the chicken and let marinate in the crock. Worked just as well, took just as little time and I have even less clean up. :)
Great to know since I do not have a KitchenAid. Thanks!
Thanks!
OMG you just became my new best friend…..can same process be used on pork/beef ect???
Question… what’s a “Paddle Hook” attachment? I have a professional grade KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook, paddle, and wire whisk attachments, but I don’t have a “paddle hook” attachment, and when I attempt to search the KitchenAid website for a “paddle hook” attachment, I get zero returns, so I’m not sure that’s the correct name for the attachment. Can you clarify as to whether you are talking about a certain type of dough hook or paddle attachment because I don’t believe a “paddle hook” actually exists.
I wasn’t sure which attachment either….but I was looking around and on the link for the garlic chicken puffs, it shows shredding the chicken in a kitchen aid mixer with a better pic of the attachment. It’s the same one that I use for making cookies. She calls it a cookie paddle on there. Hope this helps!
I am fairly confident that she just means the paddle attachment.
Pingback: 31 Things You Can Freeze To Save Time and Money! | One Good Thing by Jillee
oops, there’s no such thing for the KitchenAid as a “paddle hook”. It’s either the “paddle” or the “hook”. I think you mean the paddle. Gotta get your terms straight, Jillee, or you leave us confused. A lot of sites make that same mistake, leave us wanting what you think is clear as a bell. A clear pic of the actual attachment you’re using would help, the pic you posted is at a wrong angle to show the attachment. TRULY LOVE YOUR SITE! I’m in here A LOT :)
You said it all…
Why is there not an email icon so I could forward this to someone? Why does everyone just assume everyone Tweets, is on Facebook or Pinterest? Love this idea.
Thanks
Millie;
Just copy and paste the link to your email….
This is a great idea! I also use a blender with both the beaters on it when I make chicken salad! It comes out perfect!
I love this idea of using the paddle on my KitchenAide (my allttime favorite kitchen appliance!) and will pass along corresponding idea. I throw a family pack of boneless chicken breasts in my crockpot with 1/4 c. chicken broth and cook it overnight. The two ideas combines will leave you with a ton of shredded chicken with about 2 minutes worth of effort!
Wonder if it will work on a Sunbeam counter top mixer?
Oh, for the love of Pete! This simple idea could have saved me hours over the last 22 years!!! You better believe I’ll be letting my KitchenAid do the work from now on.
I wish I had thought of this! Those honey lime chicken enchiladas are DELICIOUS and we make them frequently. That will save a ton of time!
Genious! Why have I never thought of this? I will use this tip for sure!
I use my hand mixer to shred meat like this. I make shredded beef sandwiches, you throw a roast in the crock pot with a little water and Lipton’s Onion Soup mix, I turn it on low cook it all day, come home, get out my hand mixer, stick it in and shred up the beef. Serve it on a hamburger bun. I take this to parties, it is very popular.
What a great idea! I love new ideas for a roast. Thanks for sharing.
on the shredded chicken tip. I do not have a kitchen aid, i have tried a cheese shredder but it just made a huge mess. any other suggestions on shredding chicken faster?
thank you