Ideas: What to do with all that chicken?

January 17, 2008 in IOTD

This post won’t constitute recipes, but I know that often when a chicken has been roasted, produced from stock, or even purchased from a store already cooked – leftovers ensue.  So what to do with that chicken before you grow tired of just, umm, chicken?

  1. Cut into bites or shred the chicken.  Use for salad over spinach or other greens.  Mix with your favorite veggies, dried fruit, nuts, and maybe a touch of cheese.  Sprinkle with vinegar & olive oil for a delicious lunch.
  2. Shred the chicken then mix with salsa.  Serve in tortillas or over tostada shells with black beans, lettuce, cheddar cheese, guacamole, and of course, more salsa!  A little rice is a great touch too.
  3. Alternatively use the chicken with salsa to make a quessadilla.
  4. Cut the chicken into small cubes or chunks.  Make a fresh chicken salad with a little bit of mayo, celery, green onions – and to spice it up, add some curry powder & dried cranberries!  This is a favorite way of eating chicken for me.
  5. Shred or cut the chicken and use on pizza.  It is much healthier than many sausages and with a bit of goat cheese and fresh tomatoes, it really cannot be beat.

There are few ideas to get you started!  If you have any, please share!  8-)