Step-by-Step Recipe I always start by prepping all my ingredients. Shredding the chicken is simple if you have a couple of forks on hand. Just pull the meat apart while it’s still warm. For the pecans, I discovered that toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat really brings out their natural sweetness and adds a lovely crunch. It only takes about 5 minutes, but keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!