Summer Fare

Things are heating up around here! We've experienced several days in the 90's and heating up my kitchen is the last thing I want to do. Thankfully Kroger heated their kitchen for me when they cooked up some rotiserrie chickens. Thanks Kroger! I've discovered that the deli reduces the prices on Sunday afternoon, so I swooped up a couple for $2.99 apiece. The chickens (or "yard birds" as my neighbor affectionately calls them), are perfect for quick summer meals since they are already cooked and seasoned. All you have to do is pick the meat off, measure, and freeze. Here are a few ways to use this humble (and tasty) barnyard beast:

• Shred and toss into salads
• Add to sandwiches or wraps
• Chicken salad
• Pizza toppings
• Fajitas, burritos, tacos
• Toss with pasta
• Pot pie
• Casseroles
• Quesadillas
• Stir fry
• Skillet meals
• Toss with BBQ sauce

Important Chicken Facts:

*Rotisserie chicken should be used within 4 days and can be frozen up to 4 months.
*Each chicken will yield about 3 1/2 cups of meat.
*You can make broth from the carcass if you're feeling extra frugal!
*Chickens are the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus-Rex


The process: