Cook the chicken until fully done
Let the chicken cool slightly
Use two forks to pull the chicken apart
Hold the chicken steady with one fork
Drag the other fork through the meat to shred it
Repeat until all pieces are shredded
Use your hands to shred if the chicken is cool enough
Use a stand mixer on low speed for large amounts
Use a hand mixer on low speed for quick shredding
Remove any skin, bones, or gristle before shredding