We Tried the Viral 1-Minute Hack for Shredding Rotisserie Chicken—Here’s How It Went

Rotisserie chicken is a weeknight dinner MVP—but shredding it can feel like a tedious task. Enter TikTok, the unofficial headquarters of kitchen shortcuts, where a viral hack claims you can shred an entire rotisserie chicken in under a minute using nothing more than a stand mixer. We decided to test it out to see if it really works.

The Setup: As Easy as It Looks?

The method is simple: remove the skin and bones, toss the chicken into the bowl of a stand mixer, attach the paddle, and mix on low for about 15–30 seconds. That’s it. No forks. No burnt fingers. No flying chicken (hopefully). I used a standard rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, slightly cooled but not cold (this helps the chicken shred more easily), and followed the straightforward instructions. 

The Good: It’s Surprisingly Efficient (and Kind of Fun)

The stand mixer quickly turned whole chunks of chicken into perfectly shredded pieces with almost no effort on my part. I barely had time to look away before it was done. The texture was impressively uniform, ideal for chicken salad, tacos, or soup. Cleanup was minimal, and the whole process took well under a minute. Success!

The Drawbacks: A Few Small Bones to Pick

While the hack is efficient, it’s not entirely foolproof. You still need to carefully remove every bit of skin, bone, and cartilage before mixing—any overlooked pieces will get mixed right in. I also noticed that overmixing (even by a few seconds) can turn the chicken a bit too fine, bordering on mushy. It’s a great trick, but it requires attention and a light hand with the mixer speed. But once you nail it the first time, it’s smooth sailing from there. 

The Verdict: Worth It—With a Few Caveats

Would I use this hack again? Absolutely—especially when I need shredded chicken fast for a crowd or meal prep. It’s not quite “set it and forget it,” but it does make the process noticeably easier. Just be sure to prep the chicken well and watch the mixer closely. All in all, it’s a viral kitchen trick that actually lives up to the hype.