Need something for dinner in a hurry? Pick up a barbecue chicken on the way home and whip up a delish dish in no time at all.
Take one barbecue chicken and make five super-quick midweek meals. Whether it’s a stir-fried pad Thai, a hearty chicken pie, a fresh salad or a potato bake, there’s so much you can do with a store-bought chook. Don’t let the rotisserie chicken go to waste in the fridge, whip up one of these easy meals that the whole family will enjoy.
Tips for storing your barbecue chicken leftovers
- If you’re not using your store-bought roast chook straight away. remove it from the packaging and refrigerate whole in an airtight container for no more than 2 days.
- If the chicken has a stuffing, transfer the stuffing to a separate container.
- One regular size (about 1.6kg un-stuffed) barbecue chicken will give you about 3½ cups shredded meat.
01
Chicken and vegetable pie
Frozen puff pastry and a leftover barbecue chicken makes this pie recipe so easy and simple to make. Just add some extra vegies and you’ll have a hearty meal on the table in no time at all.
02
Chicken and potato bake
Easy, cheesy and delicious. Fontina cheese has a soft texture and melts easily making it the perfect choice for this potato bake dish. But you can always substitute it with gouda, provolone or Gruyère.
03
Chicken enchilada pasta
Served scattered with corn chips, a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of guacamole, this Mexican-inspired pasta is quick, easy and so delicious.
04
Leftover barbecue chicken pad Thai
Rice stick noodles come in various thicknesses; choose medium or thick for this pad Thai recipe.
05
Chicken salad with quick pickle
This salad makes a great starter or entrée and best eaten with your hands. Just roll the lettuce around the filling and off you go!
07
Herbed chicken ciabatta with fried paprika onion stack
For an easy, yet elevated lunch, there’s nothing better than a delicious sandwich on ciabatta. Level up your weekend lunching with homemade onion rings!
08
Chicken and cashew sandwiches
A great chicken sandwich is a must-have for a traditional high tea. This recipe is extra tasty, with the addition of crunchy cashews, finely sliced cucumber and chives.
09
Pumpkin, chicken and feta quesadillas
This recipe is great for any leftovers from the fridge and pantry. Tortillas you need to use up, spare tomatoes and last night’s steamed pumpkin go amazing with your leftover roast chook!
10
Toasted chicken, spinach and mustard sandwich
Nothing is more gourmet (and cost-effective!) than adding leftover barbecue chicken to your toastie. Throw on some mustard and you’ve got a lunch with a tasty crunch!
11
Barbecue chicken tortillas with grilled corn salsa
The ultimate build-it-yourself meal, these tortillas with spicy mayo and charred corn, mean all hands on deck.
