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What to do with that extra beer can chicken

phreakingeek
phreakingeek Posts: 34
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Well, we thought that we'd need 2 chickens to feed the ravenous family...but with sides, one was enough.[p]So, after a day in the fridge...and the temps outside at 28 and dropping fast. I made the executive decision not to egg tonight. [p]My solution? I shredded the refridgerated beer can chicken and rolled it up in some corn tortillas and threw them in a pan. I added some enchilada sauce and some cheese. bout 20 minutes in the heat at 400 and you're set.[p]Well, i have to say...even though i consider myself a pretty good mexi-cali cook...i've reached a new enchilada Nirvana with the awesome smokey flavor of the chicken rolled up in that cheesy tortilla goodness.[p]sorry no pics this time...it was devoured in minutes.

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  • Clay Q
    Clay Q Posts: 4,486
    phreakingeek,
    Good idea, we had about the same tonight with chicken burritos made from lefover split chickens. Sometimes leftovers are as good as the first feast. (or better)[p]Yes sir, smoked chicken will put you into a state of Nirvana bliss. Breathe deep, be happy, sleep well, smoke more chicken.
    Clay Buddha

  • phreakingeek,
    Dam Dam Dam Dam...it's 1:00 AM and I am now starving. [p]How do I set it up so I can't access the internet from 8PM - 6AM? I'm going to have to treat the computer like some people treat their refrigerator. Off limits after dinner. :)[p]Alas, your post does beg a question. What you've created sounds very unique...now how could I twist it for a Superbowl appetizer contest? This is a big contest...lots of bragging rights. [p]I can't do whole enchiladas (that begs for a pun). How to make them into an appetizer? Shredded beer-can chicken in won-tons and deep fried? They'd be bite-size...it would be different, that's for sure.[p]That's how I'll put myself to sleep...counting enchiladas.[p]G'Night![p](PS, my first idea was very slow short-ribs...fall off the bone and sweet as candy)

  • Dang![p]I don't know what is worse when I'm hungry:[p]Seeing pictures of Food Porn on this web site[p]Or just reading the detailed descriptions and recipes . . .[p]I like to cut up the leftover chicken and throw it on a pizza along with some bacon, sauteed onions, shitakii and portabella mushrooms, some cottage cheese, then topped off with Mozzerella and Monterey Jack.