In Char’s Kitchen Season 4 ~ What To Do With a Rotisserie Chicken

This week on ‘In Char’s Kitchen’, we’re tackling a classic question: what to do with a store-bought rotisserie chicken? Other than eating it right off the bone..ha! Back when my boys were growing up, a pre-cooked chicken was my secret weapon for those hectic weeknights.

Trust me, your gang is going to inhale both of the recipes I whipped up on this week’s episode!

If these recipes hit the spot, you’ll find plenty more like them in my cookbook Delicious & Doable ~ Recipes for Real and Everyday Life. Grab your copy on Amazon (here), or order through my website (here).

Asian Chicken Veggie Wrap

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These wraps were a go-to in our home when Tyler and Colgan were growing up – not only were they delicious, but they were also a perfect excuse to use up whatever veggies and/or greens I had lingering in the crisper. Quick mom tip: Grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time on prep. And I like to stir a little mayo (about 2 tbsp (30 mL)) into the peanut sauce for extra creaminess.

If you love peanuts and peanut butter as much as I do…

You’ll definitely want to whip up a batch of my Chocolate Cheesecake Peanut Butter Bars. They’re the perfect mid-week sweet treat! Click here for recipe.

Char’s Curried Chicken Pasta Salad

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When Tyler and Colgan were teenagers, there was always a pasta salad in the fridge – ready for after school, before basketball practice, or one of those late-night snack attacks (if you have teenage boys…I know you know!! Ha!). This one was a go-to in our house, and I’d often toss in diced apple and a bit of fresh cilantro for extra crunch, nutrients, and flavour.

Where to Find ‘Delicious & Doable’ Across Ontario

Find ‘Delicious & Doable ~ Recipes For Real and Everyday Life’ on Amazon (click here) or at one of the below retailers across Ontario:

Type Books ~ 883 Queen Street West, Toronto
Lemonberry ~ 2 Orchard Heights Blvd #10, Aurora
Fanfare Books ~ 92 Ontario St, Stratford
Casual Gourmet ~ 1027 King Street West, Hamilton
The Post Office – 18 Front St. N, Thorold
Chef’s Paradise ~ 1314 Bank Street, Ottawa
Gift It Grey ~ 19492 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay
Creative Cook ~ 35 Manitoba St, Bracebridge
Muskoka Brewery ~ 1964 Muskoka Beach Rd, Bracebridge
Stephen’s Butcher Shop ~ 8 Harris St, Port Carling
Hilltop Interiors ~ 1150 ON-141, Rosseau
Cedar Canoe Books ~ 72 Main St E, Huntsville
Clark’s On Main ~ 1090 Main Street, Dorset
Bigley’s Cottage Kitchen ~ 39 Bolton St, Bobcaygeon
Farmer’s Daughter – 72 Main St E, Huntsville
Kitchen Bits ~ 1390 Kingsway, Greater Sudbury