Leftover Fried Chicken Recipes

May 07, 2014
Iain Bagwell
Looking for a new way to enjoy leftover fried chicken? Try these 7 simple recipes for fast summer dinners. 
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Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce

Pick up a sack of cripsy, crunchy, oh-so-good store-bought fried chicken and serve up one of these convenient recipes in no time.

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Chicken & Honey Sandwiches

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Recipe: Chicken & Honey Sandwiches

No chopping, slicing, or frying required. Assemble these hearty sandwiches for a winner everytime.

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Chicken Parmesan Pizza

Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Pizza

A frozen garlic bread loaf and deli fried chicken strips ensure this five-ingredient pizza will be ready for the oven in only 15 minutes. Serve it with a simple romaine lettuce salad tossed with grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, and your favorite bottled Caesar dressing.

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Queso Potato Chowder

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Recipe: Queso Potato Chowder

This rich and filling chowder is perfect for pulling out of the freezer on cold nights. Poblano peppers add just enough heat, and hash brown potatoes and plenty of cheese give this chowder its characteristic richness.

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Blue Cheese "Hot Wing" Dip

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Recipe: Blue Cheese "Hot Wing" Dip

This spicy dip tastes just like hot wings. Serve with fried chicken breast tenders, celery sticks, radishes, and hot wing sauce. We also like it on burgers or tomatoes.

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Chicken Biscuit

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Recipe: Chicken Biscuit

These taste similar to the chicken from a certain closed-on-Sundays fast-food chain that folks love. The secret? Dill pickle juice! If your cutlets are thick, put between sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/2 inch thick using a rolling pin.

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Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits

Two Southern icons make the ultimate sandwich, generously topped with pickled green tomatoes and local honey.

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