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As a wife, mother, talk show host (CBS Sports’ “We Need To Talk”), author, sports analyst, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Leslie’s often left with limited time to get it all done. So like any go getter on the move, Leslie finds comfort in short cuts. “For me, it’s all about making healthy choices for my children,” she says.
Interestingly, Leslie doesn’t just buy Boston Market only to put it on the dinner table to feed her family. She adds to it, making it “her” meal. What is her favorite item to buy from Boston Market? “The Boston Market Rotisserie Chicken is not only yummy by itself but can also be used to make a variety of other meals, salads, tacos and enchiladas.”
Here are some of Lisa Leslie’s favorite rotisserie chicken recipe remixes!
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
1 whole Boston Market Rotisserie Chicken (picked and diced in small pieces)
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup carrots, diced in small pieces
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped in half
1 head Greenleaf or Iceberg lettuce, separated into whole leaves
1 – 8 oz. pouch or 1 cup of your favorite Hoisin Sauce
Directions
Heat oil over high heat in large frying pan or wok. Add chicken, all vegetables and half of the peanuts, stir fry for two minutes. Add 3/4 pouch of Asian sauce, bring to a simmer, add green onions and remaining peanuts. Scoop the mixture into a lettuce leaf cup. Drizzle the remaining sauce on top.
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Ingredients
1 Boston Market Rotisserie chicken (picked and diced)
½ cup apples diced
½ cup celery diced
¼ cup grapes cut in thirds
¼ cup walnuts chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, chill and serve on bread, croissant or on a bed of lettuce. Serves five to six.
Tip: This recipe calls for one whole Boston Market Rotisserie chicken but if you want all white meat buy two whole chickens and use dark meat in another recipe.
Lisa Leslie: “It’s All About Making Healthy Choices For My Children” was originally published on blackdoctor.org
