Store-bought rotisserie chicken is the ultimate busy weeknight dinner solution, but its true magic lies in what happens after the first meal. Why let all of those leftovers go to waste when you can turn them into a crave-worthy rotisserie chicken salad? With one chicken, you can feed your family, stock your fridge or freezer with homemade broth, and whip up the best chicken salad you’ve ever tasted. This chicken salad recipe features a bright pop of tarragon vinegar, a smoky kiss of paprika, and just the right touch of sweet relish to keep things interesting. Whether you’re spreading it onto a crusty baguette or serving it with crisp crackers, this flavor-packed recipe is about to become your new lunch or snack-time go-to.
Day two of using rotisserie chicken is just as simple as day one, but just as delicious. This chicken salad has a few extra flavors going on that you don’t find every day. The tarragon vinegar gives the chicken salad a bit of a tang, as well as a unique flavor, and the paprika gives not only a great color, but also a slight smokiness. You’ll want to use more dark meat than white meat in this recipe; the dark meat will give you a lot of added flavor. The white meat is drier and will work better in day three’s recipe.
I told you these recipes were simple, didn’t I? This will make enough chicken salad to make four to six sandwiches. You can also serve this on top of a salad, or with crackers as an appetizer for a small gathering. If you made recipes one through three on a Saturday, this would be a perfect evening snack/dinner for Sunday night.
Bonus Recipe Idea – Grilled Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich – Butter some bread, whatever kind you still have left sitting around. Slather some chicken salad on one slice of the bread, top it with a slice of cheese, add the other slice of bread, and then fry that sucker up.
P.S. Once again, you’re going to be forced to give a bit of chicken to the dog or cat that is standing right next to you screaming their lungs out.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Sweet Relish
- 1 Teaspoon Tarragon Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken, Diced or Shredded
Directions:
- Whisk the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper together until well combined.
- Fold in the diced or shredded rotisserie chicken
Suggestions:
- You’ll want to use more dark meat than white meat in this recipe; the dark meat will give you a lot of added flavor.
- Dice or shred the chicken to your preference. Everyone has his or her own idea of what the texture of chicken salad should be. If you prefer a more mousse-like consistency, puree the chicken salad in a food processor.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 4 hours before serving, to give the flavors a chance to blend together.
Improvements:
- Add finely diced celery or herbs to the chicken salad.
- Add chopped shallots or a couple of tablespoons of a sweet onion that has been finely chopped.
- CLICK HERE to see all of our other delicious chicken salad recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Sweet Relish
- 1 Teaspoon Tarragon Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken, Diced or Shredded
Directions:
- Whisk the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper together until well combined.
- Fold in the diced or shredded rotisserie chicken
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Rotisserie Chicken Day 1 – Blood Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
This is the kind of dressing that turns a standard bowl of greens into a show-stopping meal, especially when paired with rotisserie chicken for an effortless, healthy lunch or dinner. When blood oranges are in season, their brilliant color and berry-like sweetness make a simple poppy seed vinaigrette really come to life. This salad dressing is tangy, sweet, and easy to whip up. And, if blood oranges aren’t in season, a regular navel orange is a perfectly delicious year-round substitute. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Rotisserie Chicken Day 2 – Paprika and Tarragon Vinegar Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Store-bought rotisserie chicken is the ultimate busy weeknight dinner solution, but its true magic lies in what happens after the first meal. Why let all of those leftovers go to waste when you can turn them into a crave-worthy rotisserie chicken salad? With one chicken, you can feed your family, stock your fridge or freezer with homemade broth, and whip up the best chicken salad you’ve ever tasted. This chicken salad recipe features a bright pop of tarragon vinegar, a smoky kiss of paprika, and just the right touch of sweet relish to keep things interesting. Whether you’re spreading it onto a crusty baguette or serving it with crisp crackers, this flavor-packed recipe is about to become your new lunch or snack-time go-to. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Rotisserie Chicken Day 3 – Curried Lentil and Rotisserie Chicken Stew
Stop throwing away your leftover rotisserie chicken bits and pieces. By transforming the skin, bones, and scraps into a simple, homemade broth, you can whip up a flavorful curried lentil and rotisserie chicken stew that is as hearty as it is healthy. With the perfect balance of warm curry, earthy lentils, and a surprise hint of carrot and apple sweetness, this is the ultimate zero-waste meal made from leftovers, perfect for days when you need a wee bit of warm comfort. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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