Chicken

Here's what we suggest you do with leftover chicken

Updated November 6, 2012

deli chicken, leftover ingredients, loose ends, meat

Deli chicken:

BBQ chicken sandwiches
Shred and mix with barbecue sauce. Serve on toasted buns.

5-min burritos
Chop and stir with sautéed onions and peppers, sour cream and grated cheddar. Wrap in tortillas.

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