Kicked-Up Store-Bought Whole Deli Chicken |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you are looking for a way to kick up a plain whole roasted deli chicken, then this is it! The sauce takes minutes to prepare, just brush over the chicken and bake for 15 minutes. This makes a wonderful quick and easy weekday meal, double the sauce for 2 chickens. The 15 minute cooking time is for a warm or almost room-temperature fully cooked whole deli chicken. This is delicious! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter (or use vegetable oil) |
3 shallots, finely chopped (or use a small onion, finely chopped) |
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (optional) |
1/2 cup apricot preserves |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce |
1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning |
1 whole deli rotisserie-cooked chicken (about 2-1/2 to 3 pounds) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add in shallots and garlic (if using) and saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in apricot preserves, lemon juice, hot sauce and Creole seasoning, reduce heat to low and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring with wooden spoon until heated through.
3. Place the deli chicken on top of a rack on a medium shallow baking dish, then brush the chicken all over with the prepared glaze.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
5. Enjoy with rice if desired.
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