Rotisserie chicken lemon soup

We loosely followed this recipe: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/greek-lemon-chicken-soup/. Our modifications: first, we used ½ rotisserie chicken, which we separated into meat and bones/skin. We sauteed the bones and skin, then removed them before sauteeing the vegetables. Second, we used 1 cup ditalini instead of orzo. Third, for herbs, we used a bay leaf, ½ tsp dried thyme,… Continue reading Rotisserie chicken lemon soup

Chinese-style chicken with cashews and water chestnuts

We tried another version of this recipe, but this time we used 2 chicken breasts (instead of minced chicken) and omitted the lettuce cups due to our pantry. We also used 5 chopped scallions in lieu of the onion, reserving 1 Tbsp chopped greens for garnish. Our major modifications: First, we added ½ cup minced… Continue reading Chinese-style chicken with cashews and water chestnuts

Hot curried chicken with potatoes

We followed this recipe with Patak’s hot curry paste: https://www.pataksusa.com/recipe/hot-curried-chicken We made modifications: 1 lb boneless chicken (2 breasts), 2 medium russet potatoes, one medium onion, ½ cup (8 Tbsp) Patak’s hot curry paste, 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, and 2 cups water. At the end of cooking, add a dash of sugar. Serve with… Continue reading Hot curried chicken with potatoes

Chicken taco soup

Details here: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chicken-taco-soup-248133 We used shredded meat from 1/3 rotisserie chicken. Despite its generous seasonings, we found the soup flat. We supplemented with a dash of Worchestershire sauce, soy sauce, and white wine vinegar. We found that freshly squeezed lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro added brightness. We served with tortilla chips. (Jan. 2021)

Spanish-style chicken and rice

This was a good use of 2 cups leftover cooked basmati rice. We tried this one-skillet recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/spanish-style-chicken-rice-skillet-recipe-23024698 Our modifications: in lieu of one small red bell pepper, we used 4 oz diced green beans and 1 diced jalapeño. For the 1 lb chicken, we used 2 boneless chicken breasts. (Dec. 2020)

Sauteed rotisserie chicken with Middle Eastern flavors

We had about 3 cups of rotisserie chicken leftover (mainly bits of breast, backmeat, 2 thighs, and a wing). Loose instructions: first, remove meat from carcass, handshredding into bite-sized pieces. Second, heat a medium nonstick frying pan on medium and spray with a little vegetable oil. Add the shredded chicken, then add 3 Tbsp slivered… Continue reading Sauteed rotisserie chicken with Middle Eastern flavors

Chinese cabbage stirfry with bacon and chicken

We tried this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-cabbage-stir-fry/ Our modifications: first, for the protein we sauteed bacon (about 2 strips) cut into matchsticks, and then once the bacon rendered a bit, we added one boneless chicken breast, cut into ½" thick slices (each piece about 2x2"). Second, we hand-tore ½ small head of red cabbage. This dish was… Continue reading Chinese cabbage stirfry with bacon and chicken