Let’s be real. Grocery store rotisserie chicken is the MVP of convenient meal prep. It’s easy and delicious, works in a variety of recipes — soups, salads, stews, sandwiches — and, best of all, just one chicken yields enough meat to last several meals.
But if you’re typically a fan of cooking from scratch, or you’re just looking to try something new in the kitchen, it’s also easy to recreate this weeknight fave at home. Read on to learn how to easily make rotisserie-style chicken — plus, tasty ways to use up those leftovers.
How make make rotisserie style chicken at home
Three steps to oh-so-delicious homemade rotisserie-style chicken
1. Start with an easy recipe
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the tastiest, and rotisserie-style chicken is no exception. Our Rotisserie Style Chicken recipe requires just three ingredients and can be completed in two easy steps: Simply season the chicken, then roast.
2. Choose the right seasoning
Because rotisserie-style chicken has just a few ingredients, seasonings will make or break your meal’s flavour. We’re here to help: Our Rotisserie Chicken seasoning is packed with savoury pantry staples, including paprika, garlic, onion and salt, to add well-rounded flavor in an instant.
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Pro tip: The seasoning tastes amazing on other main courses, too. Try it on salmon or pork for an easy, savoury meal.
3. Use a roasting rack
While restaurant and store-bought rotisserie chicken is cooked on — you guessed it — a rotisserie, you can recreate the results at home using a roasting rack and roasting pan. The rack helps keep the chicken crispy. As a bonus, the drippings can be used to make excellent gravy.
How to use up leftover rotisserie chicken
The best thing about roasting a chicken? The leftovers! These recipes will help you extend your chicken over several meals.
Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
You can’t go wrong with a classic, and rotisserie chicken makes amazing soup. The seasoning on the chicken adds extra flavour — plus, an attractive colour — to the broth, providing an upgrade to a family favourite. This recipe also freezes well, so you can keep a few servings on hand for easy lunches and dinners.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Hello, comfort food! This chicken pot pie is one of the coziest ways to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. This recipe has all the classic flavours you love: meaty chicken, tender mixed veggies, and a rich, saucy filling. Using refrigerated pie crust helps cut down on cooking time, so you can get dinner on the table in just over an hour.
BLT Chicken Poutine
Craving a pub-inspired favourite? Give this BLT chicken poutine a try! Cheese curds and Poutine Gravy Mix add the classic poutine flavour you love, while lettuce, tomatoes and bacon bits add a satisfying crunch. It’s perfect for game day, poker night, family get togethers or even a cozy date night in.
Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad
Rotisserie-style chicken can stand in for grilled chicken in this hearty recipe — a salad so full of flavours and textures it’s sure to become a family favourite. It’s got crunchy romaine, earthy kale, fiery spiced nuts, and crushed sweet potato chips for added texture. Topping it all off is a cilantro-packed maple dijon dressing that’s savoury, sweet and utterly delicious.
Double Stacked Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
Need an easy dinner, stat? Try a quesadilla! Using leftover chicken cuts your prep time to just a few minutes, so all you’ll need to do is assemble the quesadilla and bake. This recipe is deliciously cheesy and hearty, thanks to the chicken and a medley of vegetables, and is sure to become a new weeknight staple.
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