re: How to avoid shredded chicken in gumbo.

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but the chicken seems to shred after 6-8 hours on medium low heat.

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Im going to sound like a smart arse, but thats what happens with bird type meat on a low and slow cook for that long. (I make shredded chicken in the crock pot all the time for 6-8 hours on low). Just cook the chicken separately and add a couple hours before you expect it to be done. You do want the chicken to be slowly going in the roux for At least an hour or so to incorporate the juices a little.

I for one like the shredded chicken in a gumbo, but I know no one cares..