Make your home-school dinner stress-free with these quick and healthy recipes from barbecue chicken. Perfect for busy working days!
Hi! Are you OK? Hope you have had a great week so far. It’s been a crazy week, here for practice, basketball and volleyball games, so I’m trying to be as strategic as possible when it comes to dining planning and preparation.
One of my favorite things to use during a busy few weeks like this: good barbecue chicken!
(I know it’s hot and covered in plastic, but what can you do? You can make your own chicken completely, but we’re talking about fast hacking today!)
Use Rotisserie Chicken Back to School Dinner Hacks
Back-to-school seasons are always quick to sneak up, and suddenly the “night supper” feels like a juggling show between homework, after-school activities and the usual bedtime. It’s fun because the summer feels so cold and now we’re back to school… it feels like sheer chaos.
One of my favorite secret weapons for a quick, healthy dinner? Store-purchased barbecue chicken. It has been cooked, tender and packaged protein, so cut the preparation time in half while keeping the meal healthy and satisfying.
Use Rotisserie Chicken Back to School Dinner Hacks
Today, I want to share some of my favorite home-school dinner hacks using the barbecue chicken, along with some quick recipe ideas you can spin on.
Benefits of cooking in a barbecue shop
Save time: No need to bake or bake. Just chopped!
Budget-friendly: A chicken often extends into 2-3 meals.
Protein Packaging: Helps you achieve protein goals with less preparation.
Children’s Approval: The mild flavor makes it easy to mix together with a variety of dishes. The children put a barbecue chicken.
Versatile: Use with soups, tacos, casseroles, wraps, salads, and more.
Quick Tips for Using Barbecue Chicken
Chopping when warm: It is easier to pull the meeting immediately after you get home.
Save the bones: Cook over water, vegetables and herbs over low heat to make a homemade soup.
Proper storage: Place chopped chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze in 1 cup portion for later use.
Add fresh herbs and spices: Bright flavors like lemon, coriander, cumin or chili powder can instantly turn leftovers into new dishes.
Simple barbecue restaurant chicken dinner
Here are some of my top pick recipes and dining ideas that blend together in 30 minutes or less.
1. Fried rice with chicken and vegetables
Quick stirring is for lifeguards on weekdays.
raw material:
2 cups chopped barbecue chicken
3 cups of cooking rice (leftovers or freezing works very well)
2 cups mixed frozen vegetables
2 eggs, stir gently
2-3 tablespoons coconut amino or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
instruct:
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
Add the vegetables and cook until tender.
Push the vegetables to the side and scramble the eggs in the same pot.
Stir the rice, chicken and coconut aminos; cook until heated.
Sprinkle with green onions or sesame seeds. Drizzle with Sriracha.
2. Barbecue restaurant chicken spicy sauce
This is always a family favorite and freezer friendly.
Check out the full recipe for Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada here.
3. Barbecue chicken stuffed sweet potatoes
A quick, natural gluten-free dinner with just a few ingredients.
raw material:
4 medium sweet potatoes, roast or microwave until soft
2 cups chopped barbecue chicken
1/3 cup barbecue sauce (look for low-sugar or clean ingredient brands)
Garment of chopped green onions and/or perfume cheese or feta
instruct:
Mix the chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
Split the sweet potatoes and fluff the inner fuzz with a fork.
Garnish with grilled chicken mixture with green onions and cheese.
4. Chicken Tortilla Soup
Perfect for cold nights or a pot meal needed.
raw material:
2 cups chopped barbecue chicken
4 cups chicken soup (homemade or store-buyed)
1 diced tomato
1 cup of black beans, rinse
One onion
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano
Fresh coriander, lime wedges, cheese, tortillas, for top
instruct:
Saute the garlic and onion for a few minutes until soft. Add the remaining ingredients to a large pot and cook for 20 minutes.
Adjust the flavor of the seasoning.
Pair with toppings hot.
5. Greek Chicken Pita Package
Lightweight fresh dinner option, easy to customize.
raw material:
2 cups chopped barbecue chicken
4 whole wheat or gluten-free pita cakes
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup purple onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce or hummus
Wool cake crushed
Fresh mint
instruct:
Heat pita briefly in the oven or microwave.
Layered with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, olives and tzatziki. Top with fresh mint.
Pack and eat immediately.
Time-saving home-school dinner tips
Batch preparation for Sunday: Cook 2 chickens, prepare vegetables and meals or quinoa. If you prefer homemade barbecue chicken, it’s time to go! Pop it out on the oven or Traegar.
Double Recipe: Make leftovers enough for lunch the next day.
Mix flavors: Use different spice mixtures or seasonings (such as Buffalo, Teriyaki, or Pesto) to keep the meal fun.
Keep the pantry convenient: Coconut Arminian cake, salsa, canned beans, frozen vegetables and olive oil make weekday dinners faster.
With these back-to-school dinner hacks for barbecue chicken, you can get nutritious meals on the table instead of the time it takes to order takeout. I am a big fan of some programs, and some shortcuts are a long way to go to make the workday smoother. It’s much cheaper, too!
What is your favorite way to use barbecue fast food? Please share the comments – I’m always looking for new ideas to try!
xoxo
Gina
