Why is rotisserie chicken so popular?

In North America, rotisserie chicken became popular in the 20th century when it became widely available in grocery stores and supermarkets. The convenience of being able to purchase a fully cooked chicken made it a popular choice for families and busy individuals. Also, the slow-roasting process helps to evenly cook the chicken and gives it a crispy skin and moist meat.

Where did rotisserie chicken originate?

The exact origin of rotisserie chicken is not known, but it is believed to have originated in France in the 19th century. Rotisserie cooking in general has its roots in medieval cuisine and early modern kitchens, where a spit was the preferred method of cooking meat in large households. In these settings, a servant, often a young boy, was responsible for turning the metal rod slowly to cook the food, earning him the title of "spit boy."

Why is rotisserie chicken called rotisserie chicken?

The word "rotisserie" originated from French, appearing in Paris shops in the mid-15th century. In larger restaurants that follow a kitchen system of delegating responsibilities, the "rotisseur" chef is responsible for all spit-roasted, oven-roasted, and grilled foods.

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Grapes

Description

Rotisserie chicken salad with grapes is a nutritious and delicious salad. You don't even need to cook. Using rotisserie chicken and other ingredients, you will have a simple recipe made in a few minutes. It’s also extremely versatile. See notes for how to customize it to your liking.

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Ingredients

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2 cups cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken
2 Tablespoons sour cream
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup of halved grapes
3 Tablespoons diced celery
Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups lightly packed torn lettuce leaves
2 Tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
2 Tablespoons toasted flaked coconut

(see optional ingredients in notes)

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Instructions

Combine chicken, grapes, mayonnaise, sour cream and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve on bed of lettuce. (see optional serving ideas in notes)
Top with toasted almonds and coconut.

Notes

Easily customize this recipe to your liking by adding walnuts, or other nuts instead of almonds, raisins, chopped carrots, chopped red onion, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika or any other of your favorite spices.

Instead of a bed of lettuce, you can also serve with some crackers, on bread including making a sandwich, inside a tortilla to make a wrap, or with pita chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: salad
Method: mixing
Cuisine: American