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Chicken Floss

Fluffy, salty and savory, this homemade chicken floss is totally worth the 30 minutes you spend making it and can last for months!
5 from 4 votes
Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ginger sliced
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken, ginger, green onions, salt and pepper in a pot with water. Bring it to a boil.
  • Cover and cook until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken into a bowl and shred using two forks.
  • Transfer to a pan with oil, soy sauce and brown sugar.
  • Cook on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Take off heat, allow to cool down and shred a bit more using your fingers.
  • Serve immediately or store for later.

Notes

  • Don't get rid of the poaching liquid- it is actually quite flavorful, and you can use it as a base for your soups.
  • I really love the texture that I achieved by shredding the chicken with two forks. If you prefer a finer texture, you can use a stand mixer to shred the chicken.
  • A dash of fish sauce can also lend a beautiful flavor and aroma to the chicken floss.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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