Green Chilli Shredded Chicken Recipe
Make Green Chilli Shredded Chicken Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
ALTERNATIVES
Method
ALTERNATIVES
- 1
Prepare 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken: In a medium saucepan, simmer chicken breast pieces in water with a pinch of salt until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Remove, cool, then shred with two forks to yield about 2 cups.
- 2
Make the green chili sauce: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped green chilies (1/2 cup) and garlic powder (1 teaspoon); sauté 2-3 minutes. Stir in salsa verde (1/2 cup), ground cumin (1 teaspoon), and smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon); cook 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- 3
Combine chicken with sauce: Add the shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir in lime juice (1 tablespoon) and cilantro (1/4 cup). Toss to coat and heat through, about 2-3 minutes. If using yogurt for a creamy finish, fold in Greek yogurt (1/2 cup) off the heat and stir to combine.
- 4
Season and adjust: Taste and adjust salt (0.5 teaspoon) and pepper (0.25 teaspoon). For extra heat, add the optional extra chopped chili or more green chilies. Keep warm.
- 5
