The Best Recipes For Leftover Smoked Chicken: [FIND OUT]

The best BBQ cookouts are all about big gatherings, big portions, and big arrangements. But are you often left out with smoked BBQ chicken and not sure what to do with it? Well, you can turn the most boring leftovers into delicious smoked dishes and continue the gastronomic bliss for the next few days!

Some of the best recipes with BBQ smoked chicken are – Smoked Chicken Salad, Smoked BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pepper Stir Fry Smoked Chicken, Grilled Chicken Nachos, Cheesy Chicken Burritos, and various other mouth-watering delicacies. Most of these recipes have less than 30 minutes of cooking time and require minimum ingredients. 

Repurposed wood-fired smoked chicken brings a flavor-rich twist to simple recipes like salads, tortillas, nachos, stir-fries, etc. Juicy and succulent BBQ boneless or bone-in breast or thigh pieces work the best for giving an innovative twist to leftover rotisserie chicken recipes. Continue reading to find out the six best leftover BBQ chicken recipes.

The Best Recipes With Leftover Smoked Chicken

Smoked Chicken Salad

You can prepare some delicious salad in a matter of minutes with leftover smoked chicken. The repurposed recipe is not only enjoyed alone, but you can also have it on a bun, toast, or a crunchy lettuce wrap.

Ingredients Required

Shredded leftover smoked chicken, greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard sauce, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, chopped jalapenos, chopped celery, finely diced onion, salt and pepper to taste.

Directions

1. Take a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients.
2. Add the shredded chicken and toss the chicken with the salad base.

Smoked Chicken Salad variations: Add an exceptional variation to the smoked chicken salad by adding a hint of spicy paprika or tabasco sauce or freshly diced pineapple or dried cranberries for a delicious sweet and savory taste.

Smoked BBQ Chicken Pizza

If you have some extra time, you can give the ultimate Italian specialty a unique twist by using leftover smoked chicken as the topping. You can either use a readymade pizza base and sauce or make one from scratch for repurposing your smoked chicken leftovers.

Ingredients Required

For the dough: All-purpose flour, dry yeast, sugar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and lukewarm water.

For the pizza sauce: tomatoes, chili flakes, butter, garlic, red chili powder, sugar, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.

For the topping: Grated mozzarella cheese, shredded leftover smoked chicken, sliced paprika and olives, and choices of vegetables such as onion, bell peppers, mushroom, tomato, etc.

For Seasoning: Salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes.

Directions

1. To make pizza dough, combine all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and oil and gently massage all the ingredients with your palm. Slowly add lukewarm water and combine to form a dough. Punch the dough down a few times. Knead the pizza dough until it is smooth and elastic. Give a round shape to the ball, drizzle some oil, and let it rest for about an hour.
2. Use a readymade pizza sauce or prepare a homemade one by simmering roasted, skinless tomatoes and all the other ingredients for the sauce. Once fully cooked and reduced, transfer to a mixer and grind to form a smooth, thick paste.
3. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough and make about an 8 to 10” size pizza base.
4. Spread a layer of pizza sauce and use your choice of toppings. Finish off by sprinkling some grated mozzarella cheese and salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes for seasoning.
5. Bake the pizza at about 600℉ (or 315℃) in a wood-burning oven for about 4 minutes. You can also use the convection setting of your microwave and bake the pizza at high heat for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and you get a nice, lightly browned crust.

Chicken Fried Rice

Transform boring rice into smoked chicken fried rice by using some simple ingredients. The key to bringing flavors to the fried rice is using the right amount of soya sauce, vinegar, and salt. It can be either had as an all-in-one meal, or you can pair it up with Chilly Chicken, Manchurian Chicken, or other Chinese sides.

Ingredients Required

80% cooked rice, shredded smoked chicken, chopped onion and garlic, soy sauce, eggs, diced red and green bell pepper, carrot, spring onion, salt, and pepper to taste.

Directions

1. In a hot wok or pan, spray some oil and make scrambled eggs. Keep the eggs aside.
2. Again, spread some oil on the pan and add garlic, onion, and chopped chilies and stir until golden brown. Add the remaining vegetables and vinegar and stir fry for a minute or two. To bring an umami taste to the fried rice, you can also add some diced bacon.
3. Next, add the soya sauce, rice, and pepper, and stir fry for about a minute.
4. Add the shredded smoked chicken and egg. You may add salt and extra soya sauce according to your taste at this stage.
5. Some more tossing and frying.
6. Garnish with some chopped spring onion and serve hot.

Pepper Stir Fry Smoked Chicken

Give the basic smoked chicken a spicy and tangy twist with this healthy and uncomplicated Asian dish. The dish can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. You can either serve it as a starter or as a side dish with chicken fried rice.

Ingredients Required

Diced smoked chicken, diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, diced onions, finely chopped ginger and garlic, oyster sauce, soya sauce, vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, pepper, and salt to taste.

Directions

1. Coat some oil in a hot wok and add chopped ginger and garlic. Toss until it becomes golden brown. Use high flame for the entire recipe.
2. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and diced smoked chicken.
3. Add all sauces, salt, and pepper, and toss all the ingredients until nicely blended.
4. Finish off by sprinkling some toasted sesame seeds on top.

Grilled Chicken Nachos

Nachos serve as a great appetizer for any occasion. When this universally-loved dish is topped with some pieces of leftover rotisserie chicken, you and your guests are sure to ask for more. The unique flavor of the wood-fired smoked chicken adds a unique and tantalizing flavor to the most boring nachos.

Ingredients Required

Tortilla chips, shredded rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, finely grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, thinly chopped jalapenos, tomato, onion, cilantro, and avocado.

Directions

1. Mix the BBQ sauce and sour cream with the shredded rotisserie chicken and set aside.
2. Take an aluminum sheet and arrange a layer of tortilla chips. Try not to overlap the chips one over the other.
3. Spread the BBQ-coated roasted chicken evenly on the layer of tortillas.
4. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
5. In a preheated oven (at high heat), grill the chips for around 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chips are beautifully browned at the edges.
6. Drizzle some BBQ sauce and sour cream, and sprinkle the chopped vegetables on top for a nice crunch. Serve with a choice of dip.

Cheesy Burritos

This one is one of our favorite leftover rotisserie chicken recipes. In fact, the Mexican delight was originally designed to make good use of leftovers from your last meal. Burritos are an all-in-one meal. When repurposed with a smoked chicken filling, the dish turns out to be a purely satisfying experience.

Ingredients Required

Shredded smoked chicken leftovers, red rice, corn, refried beans, cheese, chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers, paprika, cumin powder, cilantro, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.

Directions

1. To make the burrito filling, take a large bowl and mix onion, peppers, and shredded smoked chicken with cumin powder, oregano, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Lay a tortilla and pile up the burrito filling, cheese, corn, rice, and cilantro. Roll the burrito tightly.
3. Bake it at 350℉ until the cheese melts.
4. Let the burrito rest for about 4-5 minutes before serving.

Before you turn BBQ chicken into tasty rotisserie chicken dishes, make sure that the leftovers are stored properly. With proper handling and storage, leftover BBQ chicken can last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and up to 3 months in a freezer.