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Plate of crispy shredded chicken garnished with herbs and served with salsa

Crispy Shredded Chicken

A comforting dish of seasoned crispy shredded chicken that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Fully cooked and tender before shredding
Coating
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour for crispy coating
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Optional, but recommended for crispiness
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
For Frying
  • Oil as needed Oil for frying Enough to fill the pan for frying

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Cook the chicken breasts until they are fully cooked and tender, then shred them into bite-sized pieces.
Preparing the Coating
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip the shredded chicken into beaten eggs, making sure each piece is well-coated.
  3. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, giving each piece an even dusting.
Frying the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a pan until shimmering, then carefully add the coated chicken.
  2. Fry until golden and crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before frying. Experiment with additional seasonings for a personalized touch.