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Back-to-School with #SundaySupper: Grilled Chicken Revamped

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This week the #SundaySupper crew is posting about Back-to-School. We've been back to school for almost two weeks now, but the lunchbox battle rages on...all year long. So, I'm happy to participate and get ideas for quick and nutritious breakfasts and lunches.

The most important thing for me during hectic school weeks: revampability. What I mean by that is how much effort it takes to revamp leftovers into something else...that is palatable cold the next day. I'm sharing a recipe that I marinate on Saturday, have Jake grill on Sunday, serve for Sunday dinner, and revamp into school lunches on Monday.

Here are my boys on their first day of school with one of our best little buddies who just started kindergarten at our school! And I'm hardly calling this a recipe because you just used whatever is your favorite part of the chicken, favorite marinade, whatever pasta shape you want, your favorite salad dressing, and whatever vegetables you have on hand. It's very, very flexible...which is what we all need for school nights and lunches, right?!


Day One Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Marinade (use your favorite - ours is a homemade curry marinade)

Day Two Ingredients

  • Leftover Chicken
  • Pasta
  • Salad Dressing (use your favorite - ours is a homemade soy-lemon dressing)
  • Vegetables

Day One Procedure
Marinate your chicken in your favorite marinade for at least 2 hours, but I usually marinate it the night before we're going to cook them. Grill. Eat for dinner. Set aside leftovers.


Day Two Procedure
Cook pasta. Add in cubed leftover chicken. Add in blanched veggies. Toss with your favorite salad dressing till everything is completely coated and glossy.



Here's what the rest of the #SundaySupper crew brought to the table...

Back to School Beginnings
Back to School Lunches and Simple Suppers
Back to School Sips
Back to School Super Snacks
Back to School Sweets and Treats


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  1. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 17, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    I'd rather have this gorgeous pasta than any sandwich! What a yummy lunch!

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    1. Camilla M. MannAugust 17, 2014 at 7:45 AM

      Thanks, Liz. Yes, my boys really object to sandwiches, so I've had to get creative over the years.

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  2. Betsy @ Desserts RequiredAugust 17, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Brilliant...your revampability skills are top notch!

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    1. Camilla M. MannAugust 17, 2014 at 7:44 AM

      Thanks, Betsy. Revampability = practiced laziness. ;)

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  3. Life Tastes GoodAugust 17, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    I love how easy and flexible this salad is! Looks like a delicious lunch for sure!

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  4. Nichole @ casadecrews.comAugust 17, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Perfect for a weeknight quickie! I love it!

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  5. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Perfectly yummy lunch!!!

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  6. Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary DivaAugust 17, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Lucky kids! what a tasty treat to have for lunch:)

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  7. Simply GourmetAugust 17, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Cute kiddos. I love to revamp things too. I feel like I am in an episode of Chopped only I open my fridge instead of a basket. Thanks for the recipe.

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  8. KatieAugust 17, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    I totally love a recipe where I can purposely make leftovers and utilize them in a different way throughout the week - so smart!

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  9. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Such a great quick and easy meal idea! Looks delicious!

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  10. UnknownAugust 18, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    I hate leftovers when they are exactly the same as the first way you ate the food — love that you've converted your simple grilled chicken into some new and refreshing.

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  11. Sarah | Curious CuisiniereAugust 18, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    That pasta looks quite delicious! What a great idea for leftovers!

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  12. Sarah RAugust 18, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Yay for leftovers!

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  13. Cindy KerschnerAugust 19, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Nice switch up Jane! More mileage on that chicken!

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