Practical Cooking Discussion

Using leftover roast chicken in something that does not taste like leftovers

PB steady_patri OP

There's cooked roast chicken in the fridge, and I'm tired of turning it into another sandwich that tastes like Sunday dinner reheated. The meat is already seasoned and a little dry around the edges. I'm considering shredding it into a spicy noodle bowl or folding it into a quick quesadilla with something acidic. What dishes genuinely transform leftover roast chicken rather than simply hiding chunks of it under sauce?

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  • chicken
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    lene_patbe
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    Chicken salad that isn't really salad anymore. I like it with celery, lemon, dill, and enough mayo or yogurt to soften the dry bits, then pi...

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    Chicken salad that isn't really salad anymore. I like it with celery, lemon, dill, and enough mayo or yogurt to soften the dry bits, then pile it on toast or into lettuce cups so it doesn't feel like last night's roast again.

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      agnieszka_85
      3 points

      +1 on the lemon. If the chicken is a bit dry, I go heavier on acid and something crunchy so it stops behaving like leftovers and starts acting like filling.

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    2. LF
      luiz_andra
      4 points

      I do a quick coconut curry with frozen veg and shredded chicken. The sauce makes it a new thing, not just masked chicken, which is a small victory for weekday dinner.

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        Curry is a good thought. Do you add the chicken at the end just to warm through, or let it simmer a little? I worry about drying it out even...