We love going to Costco and of course each time we always bring home a $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken. What a deal so it’s hard to resist! My kids love my “garlic chicken” which only consists of minced garlic saute shredded Rotisserie chicken meat, 2 tbsp of Maggie seasoning and sugar/mushroom seasoning to taste. The boys eat good whenever I serve it for dinner. We would pack chicken for lunch the next day too. This saute garlic chicken can also be 1 of the toppings for Xoi Man (Vietnamese savory Sticky Rice).
A good way to save even more money is to make chicken broth using the bones/carcass from this chicken. I brought 10 cups of water, an onion, and the carcass (along with the gelatin like chicken fat on bottom of the container) to a medium boil for about 25-30 minutes. Discard the carcass and onion, run the broth through a fine mesh sieve and you get yourself delicious homemade chicken broth! I store the broth in 2 Chinese carryout soup containers. If I plan to use within the week it goes in the fridge, otherwise I store them in the freezer for later use. Depending on what you plan to use it for you can also add carrot, celery… etc when you cook the broth. I like using this broth with egg noodle soup (such as wonton noodle soup) or chicken noodle soup. But you can use it for anything, really! The color is fantastic!
$4.99 can go a long way, just need some effort!
I always look forward to reading your new ideas in your blog. My cousin and I overcame our fear of the instant pot and enjoy cooking for our families because of you. Thank you!
Hi Trang, that makes me so happy! You’re very welcome!
This is brilliant!! I always throw the carcass out. I’m so glad I read this tonight, I have a Costco rotisserie chicken in the fridge. Tomorrow’s dinner is done!!
I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing Katie ❤️
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Forgot to ask my question. =) Do you cook up the shredded costco chicken, minced garlic, and sugar/mushroom seasoning altogether?
Hi Dee, I do saute the chicken with minced garlic for a few minutes. The. Seaskn wih mushroom seasoning. Then continue to saute for a few more. Kids love this dish!
Katie, I would love to hear more of this type of ‘simple’ recipes. I am definitely not gifted in the kitchen and have bought all of the appliances in hopes that will change but it hasn’t. What I can make however are these simple recipes such as one you posted on this entry. I’m glad I read it and will definitely add that to my list of things I can make for my kids’ lunch. I like to pack them a homemade meal but it’s a struggle for me, so thank you very much! If you have any other recipes that is great for lunch, please do share!