It happens to all of us. You look in the fridge and there sits quite a bit of leftover chicken. It might have been rotisserie chicken bought for a quick meal after a long day, or the leftovers from a great Sunday dinner with family. Regardless of the initial origin, you have a pound or two of chicken that needs to find itself a home or go to waste.
We know that nobody want’s to think about wasting that chicken! Why not turn it into something spicy, succulent and divine instead with this simple little twist on a slider. You’ll be very glad you did.
Oh. make sure you’ve got plenty of napkins. These are messy! (Which, of course, makes them fabulous. Just sayin’)
In all honesty though, you don’t have to turn to leftovers if you don’t have any. Just cook up some chicken and then follow along as though it were leftover. The results will be the same, your family and your budget will thank you, too. this recipe serves equally well for a Tuesday night dinner or as snacks on game day. It can be paired with whatever sides you please and fills all the needs of sandwich lovers everywhere.
While it might be tempting to add all kinds of colorful toppings, If you just must add something, I would limit it to something simple, like red onion (which we were out of), a few cilantro leaves or some very simple slaw. These tiny sandwiches are packed with flavor and really don’t require anything to make them extraordinary. We hope your family enjoys them as much as ours did.
What’s your favorite recipe for leftover chicken? Is it a casserole, a sandwich, or just reheated with a side of mashed potatoes? We’d love to know, so feel free to leave a comment below.
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