Rotisserie chicken
A pre-cooked whole roasted chicken — one of the best shortcuts in cooking. Shred the meat while it's still warm for the easiest pulling.
Used for
- soups
- salads
- pasta
- tacos
- meal prep
In the kitchen
- shred
Picking it at the store
- Buy hot and use within 2 hours, or refrigerate immediately and use within 3 days
- One bird yields roughly 3–4 cups of shredded meat; thighs give richer, darker meat than the breast
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