10 Recipes To Transform Leftover Fried Chicken
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Looking for a new way to enjoy leftover fried chicken? Besides just reheating leftover fried chicken for dinner, it makes a great addition to sandwiches, pizzas, and even tacos. The next time you make a batch of homemade fried chicken, make a little extra so that you can repurpose it and use it in a few tasty new dishes. Or use those extra drumsticks or tenders from your takeout box to put a new spin on a favorite meal. You can't go wrong with leftover fried chicken. Try these simple recipes for fast, delicious dinners. They're easy enough to whip up at dinnertime, and you can also always put your own spin on them.
Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich
There's no easier way to jazz up leftover fried chicken than by turning it into a sandwich. Add a warm bun; a crunchy element like pickles, shredded lettuce, or coleslaw; and slather with your favorite creamy, spicy spread. Voila!
Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce
Pick up a sack of crispy, crunchy, oh-so-good store-bought fried chicken and serve up some of these convenient tacos in no time. Transform store-bought ranch into a jalapeño-spiked sauce for a spicy topper. Use two tortillas to make these taco truck style.
Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese
Sliders are just the right size for leftover chicken tenders. Spread the buns with a generous amount of homemade pimiento cheese made with three kinds of cheese and Vidalia onion. Top these small bites with pickled okra slices.
Fried Chicken Salad with Basil-Buttermilk Dressing
Here’s a salad that takes a family favorite and makes it healthy. Leftover fried chicken tenders satisfy your crunchy craving, while the lettuce and greens add extra nutritional value. The homemade buttermilk ranch dressing with fresh basil is even better than your favorite dipping sauce.
Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey
If you'd like to deploy your leftover fried chicken at breakfast time (or any other time, really), break out the biscuits. Warm up the chicken, add it to pre-made biscuits (or freshly homemade, if you're in the mood to bake), and then drizzle with a wonderfully flavorful hot honey.
Oven-Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
JENNIFER CAUSEY; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX
Another salad that will take your leftover fried chicken up a few notches, this recipe is super simple to put together, and it is also easy to tailor it to your tastes. We love the blend of romaine, red onion, tomatoes, bacon, croutons, avocados, and bacon, but you can add and subtract toppings per your preferences.
Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes Recipe
Sometimes all it takes to reinvigorate a batch of leftover fried chicken is a pairing of fresh, well-prepared veggies. Choose your favorites and put together a roasted squash, carrot, kale, or onion mixture, or take inspiration from this recipe and make a side of tomatoes, shallots, and green beans.
Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles
Who'd have thought that a batch of chicken and waffles could be so easy to whip up? When you start with leftover fried chicken, you're more than halfway to an entree combining savory chicken with tender waffles.
Chicken Parmesan Pizza
A frozen garlic bread loaf and deli fried chicken strips ensure this five-ingredient pizza will be ready for the oven in only 15 minutes. Serve it with a simple romaine lettuce salad tossed with grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, and your favorite bottled Caesar dressing. This easy dinner is a meal you'll return to.
Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce
When it doubt, put your leftover fried chicken on a pile of buttery pasta. This recipe instructs you to make tortellini with an herbed butter sauce, which provides a velvety base for warmed, shredded, or sliced fried chicken from a prior meal. Clear out the fridge and enjoy dinner while you're doing it.
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