diff --git a/food_related/shredded_chichen_breasts.md b/food_related/shredded_chichen_breasts.md index 5e82c8c..6c23669 100644 --- a/food_related/shredded_chichen_breasts.md +++ b/food_related/shredded_chichen_breasts.md @@ -1,3 +1,46 @@ +Certainly. Here's the final draft of your improved Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe: + +# Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe + +## Ingredients: +- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts +- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium) +- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar +- 2 tsp garlic powder +- 2 tsp onion powder +- 1 tsp dried thyme +- 1 tsp black pepper +- 2 bay leaves +- 1 large onion, sliced +- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped +- 2 carrots, roughly chopped +- Salt to taste (if not brined) +- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped + +## Optional Brine: +- 1 quart water +- 1/4 cup kosher salt +- 2 tablespoons sugar + +## Instructions: +1. Optional: Brine chicken in salt-sugar solution for 2-4 hours. Rinse and pat dry. +2. Place onions, celery, and carrots in slow cooker. +3. Arrange chicken breasts on vegetables in a single layer. +4. Mix broth, vinegar, and seasonings; pour over chicken. +5. Add bay leaves. +6. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. +7. Check doneness at 6 hours (165°F internal temperature). +8. Remove chicken, rest 10 minutes, then shred. +9. Strain and reserve cooking liquid. +10. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker with 1 cup reserved liquid. +11. Stir in parsley and let sit 15 minutes before serving. + +## Storage: +- Refrigerate up to 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months. +- Reheat with added broth to maintain moisture. + +--- + # Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe ## Ingredients: