Let the cooked chicken cool slightly so it is easier to handle
Remove any skin, bones, or cartilage
Use two forks to pull the chicken apart into shreds
Hold the chicken steady with one fork and pull with the other
Use your hands to shred it if it is cool enough to touch
Place the chicken in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix on low for a few seconds
Use a hand mixer in a bowl to shred the chicken quickly
Shred against the grain for finer pieces
Stop when the chicken reaches the texture you want