Straight off the grill, there is nothing better. The next day, out of the fridge...well... we've seen prettier sights. But leftover grilled chicken is actually the opposite of a problem. Below, you will find recipes that are beautiful, versatile, and deliciously innovative. You'll love it. Your family will love it. And who knows? You might find yourself making extra grilled chicken in the future, on purpose.

1. Sheet Pan Chicken “Stir Fry” by Molly Hagler

All the flavor of a delicious stir fry without having to stand over the stove! Use the veggies listed in the recipe or replace with any of your favorites.

2. Barbecue Chicken Pizza by Elizabeth Kurtz

This is a copycat recipe based on the famous barbecue chicken pizza by the California Pizza Kitchen. It can be made pareve with soy chicken strips or as a meat version; just be mindful to use a meat oven for a meat pizza.

3. Grilled Corn and Scallion Chicken Salad by Michal Frischman

Late-summer sweet corn has always been one of my favorites. It brings to mind hot days picking corn, zucchini, and tomatoes at Kelder’s upstate — the corn so fresh and sweet that the kids ate it raw off the cob. This salad is a true meal in one.

4. Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken by Faigy Reiner

Easy and delicious! Takes just 30 minutes to throw together and you’ve got a healthy filling meal.

5. Semi-Homemade Chicken Sandwich by Michal Frischman

When Chanie assigns me a set on the “real recipes I make for my real family barbecues,” my response is a raised eyebrow (a raised eyebrow emoji, if we’re being real, which I feel like we are). The good people who read Family Table have no interest in hearing about me putting chicken into store-bought sauces and grilling them, I say. She begs to differ, and she’s usually right about all things. These are highly customizable, so you can make them exactly how you like them.

6. Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos by Meira Zisovitch

7. Southwestern Cobb Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing by The Gush Gourmet

I get great satisfaction from re-purposing leftovers. Often when planning dinner I already know what I will be making for lunch and dinner the next day with the leftovers. When I was grilling the chili cilantro lime chicken I made last week I was already dreaming up this yummy and gorgeous salad that would be dinner the next night. I went low carb with this salad (minus the fresh corn) but you could also add black beans to this salad which would be delicious. The best part of course is the dressing – a smooth, creamy, spicy and fresh avocado dressing that gets whipped up in the food processor in no time and is the perfect complement to this salad. Enjoy!

8. Chicken or Turkey Hash by OU Kosher

9. Chicken Fajita Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Sina Mizrahi

Like any legitimate stuffed potato, this one is filled to the brim with wholesome ingredients. It also makes it the perfect meal with an easy prep and delicious results.

10. Classic Chicken Pot Pie by Brynie Greisman

I usually serve this pie on Yom Tov when there are so many fleishig meals and I want to serve something different. It’s also a great idea for using up the soup chicken. The dough itself freezes beautifully and so does the ready baked pie. Food that can be prepared in advanced and whipped out when needed, is always a boon to us busy “balabusta”s.  

11. BBQ Leftover Pizza by Esty Wolbe

This is a classy and tasty way to use up those leftover bits and bobs from the grill. I listed what I used below, but you can absolutely use whatever leftovers you have on hand. 

12. Leftover Eggrolls by Danielle Renov

People are always wondering what to do with their leftovers. Well, wonder no more. Turn all those leftovers into a delicouse dinner with this leftover eggrolls recipe. Join Danielle as she teaches you her ultimate leftover secret: Leftover Eggrolls!

13. Mango Chicken Summer Rolls by Naomi Nachman

Naomi is making the most of her leftovers in quarantine, and she’ll show you how to do the same. Don’t waste that delicious soup chicken! Instead, try these two incredible recipes that will bring the tastes of Spring and Summer into your home. 

14. Chicken Salad 2 Ways from the Nitra Cookbook

Here are two ways to prepare classic and delicious Chicken Salad. Choose your favorite, or try them both! Chicken Salad is delicious on its on or inside a sandwich for lunch or even supper on warm days when you’d rather be outside than stuck in the kitchen.   For a chunky variation, try this chicken salad recipe from the OU.

15. Best Leftover Saucy Chicken by Rikki Samuels

This is the best way to reuse leftover chicken cutlets — that will actually get eaten.

16. Cali Love Wrap by Victoria Dwek and Leah Schapira

Some sandwiches have just “got it.” And this one works (we call it “a beautiful sandwich”), whether you enjoy the original or the light version that’s just as good. This one is a complete meal. Watch how Victoria does it on Secrets of Skinny Cooking.

17. Chicken Bourekas by Kosher.com Staff

Bourekas are a great blank slate for so many different fillings, so why not add in your chicken soup chicken? It lends such a comforting and rich flavor to the bourekas that the entire family will devour.

This recipe idea is a great way to use up your leftover chicken soup.

Originally published July 2023. Updated and improved August 2025.