Adobo Seasoned Shredded Chicken

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ADOBO SEASONED SHREDDED CHICKEN

I was first introduced to adobo seasoning one summer during my college years. I lived with friends in a brownstone in Park Slope Brooklyn, a charming, artistic, multi-ethnic middle class neighborhood. Puerto Rican food and culture were a big influence, and there were lots of corner bodegas with shelves lined with Goya brand products. Goya adobe seasoning is popular seasoning blend for meat, chicken, and fish. I also noticed that shredded chicken was a staple in much of the neighborhood cuisine, whether it was Latin American, Caribbean, or Asian. I started playing with different seasoning and came up with my own recipe along with some options for different dishes.

INGREDIENTS

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts

• Olive oil

• Adobo seasoning

• Kosher salt

• Garlic salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• To reduce the thickness of the chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise. This will help the chicken boil thoroughly and evenly.

• Cover a plate or small platter with a thin latter of olive oil. Coat the chicken breasts with the olive oil.

• Liberally sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with kosher salt and garlic salt. Coat the chicken with adobo seasoning so that you can see a thin layer of adobo covering the chicken.

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• Coat the bottom of a large pot with a thin layer of olive oil. Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the pan and cover with 4 cups of water.

• Turn the heat on high, bringing the water to boiling. Once the water reaches a roiling boil, turn the heat to medium, and boil for 15 minutes.

• Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and shred. Chicken breasts can be shredded with two forks, or by hand.

• Combine two tablespoons olive oil, one tablespoon adobo seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon each of kosher salt and garlic salt. Drizzle over the shredded chicken and stir, evenly coating the chicken.

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The shredded chicken will be ready to serve immediately, but it’s best to refrigerate for 24 hours for maximum flavor.

Here are three of my favorite ways to serve:

Shredded Chicken Stir Fry

Stir fry sliced peppers and diced onion. Add shredded chicken. Toss in pineapple chunks and a splash of pineapple juice. Pour General Tsao’s sauce lightly over the stir fry to give a thin coating. Serve over with rice or yellow rice.

Shredded Chicken Fajitas

Stir fry sliced peppers and diced onion. Add the shredded chicken. Serve over a flour or corn tortilla and top with sour cream and salsa.

Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Whole grain bread, mayo, swiss cheese, bread and butter pickle slices.