10 unique ways to put rotisserie chicken to use

Once a novelty in select stores, rotisserie chicken is now ubiquitous in supermarkets and other food centers. People are drawn to rotisserie chickens by avor and convenience. Hot and ready to serve, rotisserie chicken makes for a quick and easy meal when time is of the essence and people don’t want to spend on dining out at a nearby restaurant. Rotisserie chicken can be served right out of the container just like a traditional roasted chicken. It also can be a component in many di erent meals. Consider these 10 ideas for putting rotisserie chicken to use:

1. A er most of the meat from the chicken is eaten, boil the carcass with sliced onion, parsnips, carrots, turnips, and your preferred herbs to make a soup stock. Add bits of le over chicken and noodles to have a delicious chicken soup.

2. Purchase premade pie crust and use it to line small ramekins. Mix chopped rotisserie chicken with a can of cream of chicken soup and thawed frozen mixed vegetables. Spoon the mixture on top of the bottom crust, then top with another crust round, poking venting holes in the pastry. Heat up until the crust browns and the lling is piping hot. e result is a delicious chicken pot pie.

3. Rotisserie chicken can be used as the

Letter To The Editor

‘YES’ ON PROP 1 FOR FIRE PROTECTION

South Pierce Fire & Rescue is a selfsustaining entity, funded primarily by tax dollars of our local citizens. ey receive little to no support from the county or state, meaning that their success is dependent on the community’s commitment to our lling for enchiladas, fajitas, and tacos. Simply season with a packet of taco seasoning or make your own blend from a combination of paprika, chili powder and cumin. mission. ey are proud to serve our community and dedicated to providing the highest level of re protection and emergency services possible. Your commitment to their cause is invaluable and they are honored to serve you.

4. Pulse rotisserie chicken meat in a food processor with celery, dill and a few dollops of mayonnaise or even Greek yogurt or ranch salad dressing. Add some crumbled bacon and serve the chicken salad between slices of toasted whole wheat bread.

5. Shred the rotisserie chicken and blend together with melted butter and hot sauce to make it Bu alo-style. Use it as a topping for pizza served with a bluecheese sauce on the crust.

6. Add pieces of rotisserie chicken to omelettes and top with melted cheese for a savory breakfast or brunch option.

7. Rotisserie chicken chunks can be added to any of your favorite casserole recipes in lieu of fresh chicken.

8. Make mac-and-cheese a more substantial meal by mixing in shredded rotisserie chicken.

9. Recreate “chicken bog,” a traditional South Carolina dish made from chicken cooked in broth and rice to make a thick and creamy meal.

10. Create a chicken stir-fry with the rotisserie chicken, Asian vegetables and seasonings. Serve over glass rice noodles. ese are just a few of the many di erent ways to utilize rotisserie chicken in everyday cooking.

Please vote yes on Proposition 1.

Alice Dowie Roy

At the June 12 Eatonville town council meeting, town administrator Seth Boettcher provided an update on the SR161 Washington Avenue North Corridor Streetscape Project. While the construction workers are momentarily running out of work due to utility con icts, council members scurried to nd ways to clear construction of the area in anticipation of Independence Day.

“ ere’s some nal things that they need to nish up this week, and then they’re going to have a hiatus and put that o until they come back, and put in the lights,” Boettcher said. e streetscape project is stuck at a standstill in phase 2. On April 11, 2022, the council approved Resolution 2022-T, which relates to funding for the second phase of the construction. Currently, the contractors are waiting on materials, including streetlights.

One council member became vocal when she questioned the timing of the contractors, for the purpose of getting rid of the bulldozers and materials on the road for July 4th events.

e council member’s concerns were related to the construction taking up available parking for events, and safety concerns due to inaccessible sidewalks.

“ ere was a big pickup in productivity in April and May,” Boettcher said. “ at was KBG holding them [to account], that when they had walked o the job earlier and continued to charge working days…they did not want to get into going over the contract time.”

Res. 2022-T provided a maximum of approximately $404,417 in funding, and while Boettcher did not have an exact number of days it will take for the contractors to wrap up, he expects it to be no more than ten. e construction workers are taking time o while waiting for materials to arrive, according to Boettcher, who added that it’s the most e cient way for them to nish the project while staying within the contract.

An examination of KPG Psomas Inc.’s scope of work, dated April 20, includes the contractors having to remove existing pavement and resurface it, install street trees, and a new illumination system. A general assumptions portion of the document states that the consultant’s project duration was 120 working days of construction due to the consultant’s original level of service, and the document estimates an additional 15 working days.

“ ere have been multiple con icts that have increased the burden to manage the project,” stated the document. “ ese include unknown utility con icts, and a Contractor who challenges every aspect of the documentation and disagrees with our interpretation of the Contract regarding the temporary lighting system. e Contractor has also led two intents to claim which will take an additional time to address. ese have caused extended discussions beyond what could have been reasonably expected.” e Eatonville town council passed Res. 2023-Y, which allows for approximately $102,025 in maximum funding from the electric and REET funds for KPG Psomas Inc. to fully execute the streetscape project. e term of the contract is set to expire on Dec. 31.

While additional funding for additional working construction days is secured, council members have yet to decide how exactly to clear up construction to free up parking for July 4.