15 Shredded Chicken Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How much shredded chicken do I need for 15 people? ›

Plan for ¼ pound of chicken per person. One pound of chicken will yield about 2 cups of pulled chicken. When you're making it for a large group, don't worry if you over estimate so you don't run out of food.

How many people will 3 pounds of shredded chicken feed? - Quora. A pound is 16 ounces. Assuming each person eats 4 ounces per serving and has only one serving each, 3 pounds should feed 12 people. However, always plan for extra food.

Smoked whole chickens that are pulled, includes white and dark meat. Our Full tray of Pulled Chicken on average will feed 20-30 people. We estimate a third of a pound per person to go, so if you have big eaters grab some more food to go!

1 cup of cubed or shredded chicken is about 5 ¼ ounces of cooked, deboned chicken. 1 cup of cubed or shredded chicken is also about 1 boiled chicken breast.

We recommend grabbing 5 pounds of chicken if you're looking to have enough shredded chicken for 12 adult servings (think: 3 (4-serving) meals). If you're not looking to cook that much chicken, feel free to reduce the amount of chicken based on the amount you do need.

For each adult, count on having about 4 to 5 ounces of cooked chicken, 10 ounces of uncooked boneless chicken breasts will yield approximately 6 1/2 ounces cooked, while 10 ounces of uncooked boneless chicken thighs will yield about 5 ounces cooked.

Cooked: The average ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken weighs between 2 to 3 pounds and will give you about 3 to 4 cups of shredded or diced meat.

As a rough estimate, 4 cups of shredded cooked chicken typically weighs around 1 pound or 16 ounces.

If you choose to go with any of our shredded meat product, you can get approximately 5-6 sandwiches per pound of product.

That's assuming that the pulled chicken is only part of the meal. You would normally serve coleslaw, beans, corn, or some vegetable too. And either make the chicken into sandwiches or serve with some kind of bread. If all you are serving is the pulled chicken, you should count on 2 people per pound.

Can you overcook pulled chicken? ›

Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

If the chicken is cooked too long, it will become dry and tough. Check your chicken for doneness early, especially if it is one of your first times making it. I also like to use a programmable slow cooker to deter overcooking.

We suggest 6 ounces of meat per person and guests with heartier appetites will eat more. One pound feeds approximately 2.25 people and is served with 2 buns per pound, pickles, bbq sauce, and red onions. Price starts at 1/2 pound. Click drop down for pricing on larger quantities.

Shredded Chicken Yield and Serving Sizes

1 1/2 pounds of boneless chicken will yield about 4 cups of shredded chicken. 1 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast will yield about 1 1/3 cups of shredded chicken. This is a medium breast.

Refrigerate shredded chicken in an airtight container with a half-cup of the poaching liquid (if available) to keep it moist and juicy for up to three days. Bring refrigerated cooked chicken to room temperature before shredding to help it separate more easily.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: 2 pounds of raw chicken breast will give about 6 cups of pulled chicken.

How many people will a pound of pulled chicken feed? - Quora. A serving would be 4 ounces, so 4 people. That's assuming that the pulled chicken is only part of the meal. You would normally serve coleslaw, beans, corn, or some vegetable too.

If you are trying to be economic. A large chicken, about 4Lbs could feed two adults and two children.

The recommended single portion of chicken is 3 to 4 ounces, about the size of a deck of playing cards. Some people use the palm of their hand as a guide.