There always seems to be leftover chicken. Whether you are grilling in the back yard or cooking up a cooler full of chicken for your tailgate, be sure to keep those leftovers handy. This little breakfast number is fast, easy and super flavorful. Besides, nobody likes eggs every day. Since the meat is already cooked, this recipe takes very little time to prepare. Let’s be honest, following that Saturday tailgate you need something fast, easy, and full of flavor to rid your head of that post–game day hangover. Too many skinny margaritas anyone?
We love to make our own broccoli slaw. If you have been wondering what to do with those big broccoli stalks all these years, now you have the answer. This recipe is almost certain to grace our stovetop if we have had broccoli in previous days. Just save the stalks in the refrigerator until you are ready to shred them. To do so, just cut off the rough exterior of the stalks, then either using your box grater or food processor, shred the stalks.
2 tablespoons (30 ml) coconut oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup (150 g) onion, chopped
½ cup (75 g) green or red pepper, chopped
3 cups (500 g) broccoli slaw
3 3 cups (600g) tomatoes, chopped
1 pound (450 g) chicken, cooked and cut into small chunks
1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper
- Heat coconut oil in medium skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, onions, and peppers until onions are translucent.
- Add broccoli slaw and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until slaw is somewhat softened.
- Add the chicken, black and cayenne peppers.
- Stir and reduce heat to simmer for another 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
Variation—This scramble works great with any leftover meats.
Tips & Tricks—Broccoli slaw can be bought pre-bagged and is found at most supermarkets. It’s a great source of some low-density carbohydrates.
Hint—Scrambles like these freeze really well and make for a great on-the-go breakfast.
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Leftover chicken scramble tosses cooked chicken chunks with broccoli slaw, tomatoes, and peppers in a cayenne-spiked skillet - the breakfast that fixes a tailgate morning fast. Since the meat is already cooked, it comes together in fifteen minutes. Nobody wants eggs every day.
Pro Tips
- Make your own broccoli slaw from the stalks - peel the rough exterior and shred on a box grater; the recipe hates wasting them.
- Add the cooked chicken only after the vegetables soften; it only needs warming through and dries out if simmered long.
- A teaspoon of cayenne is the recipe's measure for real heat; halve it for a gentler scramble.
- It freezes well and reheats into an on-the-go breakfast - the recipe's own hint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other leftover meats?
Yes - the variation says any leftover meat works in this scramble.
What is broccoli slaw?
Shredded broccoli stalks - the recipe saves stalks from other meals and shreds them for exactly this.
How spicy is it?
A teaspoon each of black and cayenne pepper brings real warmth. Tone both down for a mild skillet.
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Ingredients
Method
- Heat coconut oil in medium skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, onions, and peppers until onions are translucent.
- Add broccoli slaw and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until slaw is somewhat softened.
- Add the chicken, black and cayenne peppers.
- Stir and reduce heat to simmer for another 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
