How to Freeze Rotisserie Chicken
A quick tip I want to share because it’s a tip I use religiously.
I never buy raw chicken anymore. It’s just not worth buying for me. I buy raw beef, but not chicken because having store bought rotisserie chicken is much more convenient and affordable. It’s already cooked, and it has all the parts I need— breast, legs, thighs, etc.
The first thing I do when I buy rotisserie chicken is freeze it. It freezes exceptionally well, and thaws like it was never frozen.
This makes cooking a breeze. If a recipe calls for chicken, I just whip one of these out, let it thaw, and add it in to whatever dish I am making.
I highly recommend doing this. It ensures food does not go to waste, maintains freshness, and it’s just so convenient!
how to freeze rotisserie chicken
As soon as you get home, debone the chicken while it is warm, and gather meat.
It’s best to do this when warm because the meat falls off the bone easier.
Individually saran-wrap chicken into ½ serving or 1 serving sizes.
I personally pack ½ serving sizes because that allows me to have more control of how much chicken I want to use when I cook. It’s easy to add more, than have leftover chicken that I don’t want to freeze again.
Leave a little flap hanging so it’s easy to find the opening when you are ready to use the chicken
3. Freeze individually wrapped chicken and place in a plastic bag.
Tie the plastic bag, and make sure there is not much air in there.
Whip these chicken out whenever you need them! They thaw quickly, or you can run them in the microwave for about 25 seconds.
Hope this helps!
Eat Well,
Sarah
