One thing that I started to do recently in an effort to get more protein in my diet is to make a massive batch of pulled chicken and store it in the refrigerator. I'll typically by split chicken breasts with the bone or boneless chicken breasts (I think the bone-in chicken breasts stay moister) and then poach them until fully cooked. Once the chicken has cooled slightly, I pull apart the chicken with a fork or my fingers, effectively shredding it.
This shredded chicken mix has been the perfect high protein snack and you can do all kinds of stuff with it. It also keeps very nicely!
I just took a cup of pulled chicken, nuked it gently and then added a tablespoon of homemade pesto and a half cup of diced tomatoes. It was filling and absolutely delicious!
I've also made the traditional BBQ sandwich out of it, but you can throw it in your wraps, toss it with salsa and veggies. I think I like the texture of the chicken when it's pulled better than when it's cut up in cubes.



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