Using your thermomix to create amazing dishes is awesome, but what about everyday essentials?!
Shredded Chicken is a staple in our fridge and freezer. It's great to always have on hand; to add to a lunch salad, to adding to a risotto, putting in a sandwich / wrap or throwing it in some quick quiches.
Other ideas for it are:
- beetroot salad
- casseroles
- enchiladas
- fried rice
- macaroni cheese
- nachos
- omelette
- pastas
- pizza
- pot pies
- soups
- spring rolls
- stir fry
- tacos
Ideas for seasoning chicken that can be sprinkled on top of the chicken whilst it is steaming:
- Cajun Spice Mix
- Chai Spice Blend
- Curry Blend
- French Onion Soup Mix
- Garam Masala
- Garlic Pepper Seasoning
- Italian Herb Blend
- Lemon Fennel Spice Rub
- Middle Eastern Spice Blend
- Moroccan Spice Blend
- Taco Seasoning
- Tandoori Spice Mix
- TFC Spice Mix
- Thai Spice Blend
TIP: Immediately after you make your own mayonnaise - place some steamed chicken into TM bowl and shred it on reverse and voila you have instant yummy chicken mayo!
ThermoFun – Everyday Basics – Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g chicken, breast/thigh fillets, cubed
- spices / marinade
- 600g boiling water from kettle
Instructions
- Pour boiling water into TM bowl.
- Place chicken into simmering basket and insert basket into TM bowl.
- Add spices/marinade to chicken as desired.
- Cook 20 mins / Varoma / speed 2.
- Take out basket using TM spatula to avoid being burnt!
- Keep the water as liquid chicken stock (this will freeze until you want to use it).
- Place cooked chicken back into TM bowl and shred 4 sec / speed 4 / Reverse.
What do you use your Shredded Chicken for? Let us know below...
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AmandaB says
I can’t believe I’ve only just stumbled across this. Thank yuh so much. Just wondering if you can suggest a spice mix/marinade that would work to get the chicken flavour as close to a store bought BBQ chicken? I was thinning BBQ sauce, but wasn’t sure that would work well??
thermofun says
Hi Amanda, I'm not sure actually, but I will certainly give it some thought as I love store bought BBQ chicken flavour too! I wouldn't suggest BBQ sauce tho', that's not quite the flavour you're after.
Hoping too someone else on here may have some ideas for us.
Tania says
I use a combination mix of garlic powder, onion powder, sweet and Smokey paprika, mixed herbs, salt and pepper. Gets the thumbs up from my household.
thermofun says
Sounds delicious Tania! Thank you.
Kristie says
Needed shredded chicken for a chicken and corn soup. Yummy, worked so well. I didn’t want to use a store bought hot chook so I opted to shred my own. I love that I can keep the stock water. Cheers
thermofun says
Thank you Kristie and I'm pleased you enjoyed the convenience of it too! :)
Lorraine says
I'm going to give Season All salt a try. Thanks for sharing
Rebecca says
Thanks for all the flavouring ideas, can't wait to try them all :)
thermofun says
My pleasure Rebecca, if you have a favourite not on the list please share it so I can add it.
Rebecca says
I made another batch last night using the Tandoori Spice mix, delicious!
thermofun says
Yum! :)
Joanne T Ferguson says
Thank you for allowing me to learn something new Leonie, as previously, I never did cube the chicken, but today, this recipe consistently came out great! LOVE the versatility and Thermalina continues to amaze me with how much time she can save me and making deliciously, healthy recipes!
thermofun says
Thanks Joanne. It's always great to hear when people learn a new technique. :)
Briee says
This worked perfectly thank you! I steamed my chicken in the varoma and tray and then made a Vietnamese dressing in the bowl before adding the chicken in and shredding. The result was delicious shredded Vietnamese chicken which we enjoyed in rice paper rolls with mango! Yum!
thermofun says
oh you've just made me totally hungry reading your comment Briee! Yum!! :)
Amanda says
This was amazing thanks! I used on bbq chicken pizza but will yse for sandwhiches etc
Julie Shiells says
Great recipie. I used the chicken for creamy bacon mushroom and chicken pasta. Some left over for lunches. Froze the stock.
thermofun says
That's great Julie. :)
Annette says
Sounds great, but can I ask why do you use the basket rather than the varoma dish. I'm a new thermomix owner.
thermofun says
Annette you can use either. I guess it depends on the quantity of chicken that I am cooking to decide which to use.
Sandra says
I add half a packet of taco seasoning to my chicken that's cooking - tastes delicious.
Chicken is used for lunches all week - so quick and easy to do and prepare
Annabelle says
we use this recipe with sweet soy and garlic to put in rice paper rolls. Yum!
othermomix.com says
thks for this good recipe for summer when the weather is hot.
Suzi says
Thx for this great idea, I have 2 giant uni males and 2 normal adults to feed so I steamed 1kg of chicken with Mexican style spices for 30 mins then the 4 secs. Mixed it with a can of kidney beans, corn, spring onions and red caps. Made awesome enchiladas smothered in TM grated cheese and salsa. Nice to be able to have a glass of red while thermy does his thing ;)
thermofun says
Oh Suzi, That sounds delish! And I do agree enjoying a glass of wine with the family while dinner is cooking feels just right!
Deanne says
Do I leave the mc on when steaming the chicken?
thermofun says
Hi Deanne - yes you do leave the MC on. :)
Michelle says
Love this idea :-) Just wondering if there have been recipes/ more ideas for shredded chicken yet, and I have just missed it...? Or are they yet to come?
thermofun says
Hi Michelle,
I have a document that forms part of the ThermoFun Document Club - If you're a member it will be in your member area ready to download.
Sonia says
Just made this for the first time. So easy & yummy. Thanks so much!
Kerri says
Dumb question - what are some ideas on herb/spice combinations to use on the chicken? I've poached chicken on the stove top before using various herbs and never liked the flavour. Thanks :)
thermofun says
Kerri, You read my mind - I've got a post coming up in the next couple of days on just this thing :)
Justine says
I have put a sprinkle of chicken salt in with mine as it shreds. Yummy.
Fran says
WHYYYYYYY have I not done this sooner?????? AWESOME! Made 3 batches in a row :)
Regina says
Can you freeze the shredded chicken?
thermofun says
Regina, You sure can - I pop into freezer bags in one or two serving sizes and then lay on a plastic plate in the freezer until frozen and then remove plate.
Nicole says
I cooked this tonight, added it to a garden salad and topped it with a basic mustard dressing - it was delicious!
Carlos says
BBQ chicken pizza topping!
Kellie says
Do you think you could freeze the stock?
thermofun says
Yes Kellie, we freeze it all the time. In smallish containers to make it easy to use in recipes