One-Pot Sweet and Spicy Shredded Chicken
Dinnertime just got easier (and tastier!) with this family-friendly sweet & spicy shredded chicken. Make it tonight!
Servings: 7 People
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken shredded (4 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp blackberry jam or your preferred jam
- 1 tbsp cooking oil I use olive oil, though you can substitute for a neutral flavor oil
- 1 cup chicken broth or beef broth
- 1/2 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 pinch red hot pepper flakes
Garnishings
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Add your whole chicken to a pressure cooker. Pour in 2 cups of water and cook on high for 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook your chicken in the dutch oven.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Carefully remove the hot chicken from the pressure cooker and place it on a plate to cool slightly.
- When safe to handle, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- If the chicken is very tender, you can simply pull it apart with your hands.
- Add the shredded chicken into your dutch oven, along with the remaining ingredients. Stir well. Cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low to simmer for 30-35 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For detailed step-by-step images, refer to the post above.
- Feel free to replace chicken broth with beef broth or even water in a pinch. If using water, consider adding a teaspoon of dried thyme or oregano for extra flavor.
- This recipe is all about options! You can substitute shredded chicken breasts for the whole chicken or use leftover rotisserie chicken as a time-saving option. The recipe yields roughly 4 cups of shredded chicken, so adjust based on your starting quantity.
- Control the heat level by adding red pepper flakes to your preference. Start with a smaller amount and taste as you go.
- Experiment with different jam flavors! Consider apricot, peach, or even pineapple jam for a unique twist.
- Don’t be shy with the salt and pepper! Taste the sauce throughout the simmering process and adjust seasonings as needed.