Elderly Care Tips: National Rotisserie Chicken Day
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One of the most beneficial services that an elderly care provider can offer to your parent is assisting with grocery shopping and meal preparation. Not only does this help to address challenges and limitations that might keep your aging parent from being able to handle these tasks independently, but it can also help them to stick to nutritional guidelines and explore new flavors. When it comes to making this task as effective and efficient as possible, one of the most useful tools you can find in the grocery store is a rotisserie chicken. These inexpensive, fully-cooked chickens can make preparing delicious and healthy meals faster, easier, and more affordable.
June 3 is National Rotisserie Chicken Day. Encourage your parent to celebrate by trying some of these tasty and nutritious ideas for utilizing this protein-packed kitchen shortcut:
Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
Any kind of bread can do in a pinch, but a croissant adds that buttery flakiness that other breads just do not have. Using shredded chicken, making a chicken salad sandwich with croissants takes roughly 5 minutes total to put together and is a delicious and refreshing lunch on a warm spring day. Add in sliced grapes and celery for extra crunch and an unexpected sweet flavor that truly sets this version apart.
Burrito Bowls
One of the easiest and most customizable ideas for a hearty meal is a burrito bowl stuffed with lean chicken, low fat cheese, beans, avocado, tomatoes, rice and salsa. Adding a slice of lime and a dollop of sour cream makes it a true feast that will not seem like it came from a pre-cooked chicken. Consider putting this meal together as a kit by preparing the vegetables ahead of time and storing them close to the condiments in the refrigerator so that they are fast and easy to prepare.
Hot Dog Bun Chicken Subs
Using a hot dog bun and shredded chicken, all it takes is a little barbeque sauce, some cheese and a broiler to make a delicious meal that can be eaten on the go if necessary. Broiling also gets the buns nice and crispy for a crunch element that adds to the sweetness of the barbeque and the savory flavor of the cheese. This is perfect for those days when your parent might be craving the flavors of a backyard cookout but wants something faster and simpler.
The Italian Chicken Salad
A spin on the chicken salad can be enjoyed by itself or on bread and is delicious either way. Using some shredded chicken, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley, capers and roasted almonds, with a dressing of honey, mustard, lemon juice and red wine vinegar, it completely changes the boring chicken salad into an Italian dish, and is extremely fast to put together and incredibly delicious. Prepare some of this in advance and let it sit overnight for the best flavor.
Kale and Chicken Casserole
Get in on the kale craze in a fast and simple way. Cook down several handfuls of kale with onion, butter, and garlic, toss with chicken, partially cooked pasta, and one can each of cream of chicken soup and French onion soup. Top with bread crumbs and bake for a meal that is hearty, delicious, but still has strong nutritional value.