15 Shredded Chicken Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How much shredded chicken 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

Shredded or Diced Chicken in Cups, Pounds, and Ounces

Raw: 12 ounces of raw boneless, skinless chicken will give you about 2 cups of shredded chicken, weighing 8 ounces cooked.

As a rule of thumb, you'll get about 2 to 3 chicken breasts to the pound. But it really depends on how big they are. One pound roughly equals 454 g. So, if we divide 454 g by the average weight of a chicken breast — 174 g, for those at the back — that gives us around 2.6 chicken breasts in a pound.

One cup cubed or shredded chicken:

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.

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

What is a serving of shredded chicken? ›

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.

Consider the eating habits of your guests. If they lean towards healthier, lighter meals, serving two pieces per person should be enough. However, if your guests are known for their hearty appetites, you might want to increase this to four pieces per person.

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.

Here's how I would typically divide a large chicken for multiple meals: 2 lbs of boneless breast and tenders = 2 MEALS. 2 drumsticks, 2 wing flats, 2 drumettes = 1 MEAL.

If the chicken is off the bone I would suggest about 1/2 (half) Lb per adult. Or a medium whole chicken, about 3Lbs, for two to 3 adults. 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.

As such, 2 cans of chicken and 3 cans of soup works out perfectly with no waste. It makes a big batch, but the leftovers can be kept in the freezer for several quick meals later. Each can of chicken will make about 16 to 20 sandwiches.

If chicken is the main entree, like these pan-seared chicken breasts, you can plan on 4 to 6 ounces per person. It can also vary based on the number of side dishes you plan to serve. If chicken is being added to pasta or stew, then you might not need a generous amount. In these cases 3 to 4 ounces per person is plenty.