Saturday, April 29, 2017

Magic Chicken

This has been the latest buzz . . . what is "magic chicken" you ask?  Well, it's chicken that has been cooked in the crockpot or instant pot with various seasonings and broth.  It can be used for almost anything!  Basically, it's pulled chicken.  However, you can use pork or beef or . . . whatever meat you want.

Ingredients:

4 lbs boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs or both)
2 c water or chicken broth
4 Tbsp Onion Onion Seasoning
2 tsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
1 tsp Seasoned Salt

Instructions:


  1. Place the chicken in your slow cooker; add remaining ingredients.
  1. Cook on LOW 5-7 hours, until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read food thermometer and shreds easily.
  1. Shred the chicken. Package in 1 quart freezer bags, about 2 cups of chicken per pack.  Recommend adding a little bit of the liquid to keep it moist.

Makes about 8 cups.
Chicken salad
Serving Suggestion: Use prepared chicken for casseroles, stir in any of our sauces for a pulled-chicken sandwich, top salads, add taco seasoning for chicken tacos, the ideas are endless.
Electric Pressure Cooker Directions: Prepare step 1 in 6-quart or larger electric pressure cooker. Cook 15 minutes on pressure cooker setting. Let stand 10 minutes before releasing pressure. Continue with step 3. *Always follow manufacturers directions for proper use for your specific electric pressure cooker.
Tip: Strain juices and pour over chicken, if desired

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