1. In a wrap
For this zero-waste recipe, you’ll need to marinate the chicken in an Asian-style marinade prior to cooking. Serve it as a Vietnamese-style nem, wrapped with carrot ribbons in a lettuce leaf.
ZERO-WASTE RECIPES
Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps
2. Cutlets
By making cutlets out of chicken breasts, you’ll increase the number of meat pieces for a well-loaded plate, which is further enhanced with a side or two. To make them, cut a chicken breast in half horizontally and, if desired, you can flatten the halves with a mallet or rolling pin. Fry them in a skillet, cook them on a baking sheet in the oven, or simply grill them.
Sheet-Pan Recipes
Sheet-Pan Chicken Cutlets and Cauliflower
3. As part of a hearty salad
For a nourishing salad that eats like a meal, cook your leftover chicken and then shred it. Add legumes such as chickpeas or white beans to boost its protein content, like in our panzanella salad with legumes and chicken.
MEAL SALADS
Panzanella Salad with Legumes and Chicken
4. Cook in the air fryer
Given that the air fryer has a rather limited capacity, it’s ideal for cooking a meal for one or two people. This particular recipe only requires two chicken breast halves.
Air Fryer
Air Fryer Roast Chicken Breasts
5. In a sandwich
For lunch, enjoy a panini made from leftover chicken thighs. Step away from the usual version by replacing bread with store-bought pizza crust. Brown the chicken alongside the peppers, and load your sandwich with cheese and arugula.
6. In a soup
Including chicken in a vegetable soup, even in small quantities, helps to increase your meal’s protein content. Try it in this cozy recipe; be sure to dice the chicken before browning it and adding the remaining ingredients.
comfort food
Barley, Squash and Broccoli Soup
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