Shred the Meat
Once cool enough to handle, hold each drumstick by the bone and gently pull the meat off with two forks. Discard bones, bay leaves, and onion pieces. Shred or chop the chicken to your desired texture.
Use or Store
Use the shredded chicken immediately in your favorite recipes, or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutritional Information
(Per 100 g cooked, shredded chicken)
Calories: 165 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Cholesterol: 85 mg
The Origins and Popularity of the Recipe
Poaching chicken in aromatic broths is a time-honored technique in European and Asian kitchens, prized for its gentle heat and preservative qualities. In French cuisine, “pocher” yields tender proteins for salads à la Lyonnaise and cold platters. In Chinese cooking, silky “white-cut chicken” emerges from a flavorful broth and is served with dipping sauces. The modern meal-prep movement has revived poaching as a healthy, hands-off method for producing versatile shredded chicken that can be spiced and sauced in countless global styles. Its popularity owes to the method’s simplicity, minimal cleanup, and consistent results.
Reasons Why You’ll Love the Recipe
• Effortless Prep: One-pot cooking with minimal hands-on time.
• Consistent Tenderness: Low, steady heat ensures juicy, pull-apart meat.
• Flavor Infusion: Aromatics subtly season the chicken throughout.
• Versatility: Use in salads, tacos, pasta dishes, soups, dips, and more.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Poach a batch once; incorporate into meals all week.
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