Viral Rotisserie Chicken Hack

Written By Michelle Keaughran

The viral rotisserie chicken hack… but make it coeliac-friendly.

You’ve probably seen the viral rotisserie chicken hack doing the rounds online. This little ditty is where you shred the rotisserie chook, pop it back in the bag, add your sauce/seasoning/extra bits and bobs (think mayo, spices, rice, salad ingredients), seal it up, shake it around to coat everything evenly and voila! Minimal dishes. Maximum flavour. Internet obsessed.

It’s quick, chaotic in the best way, and turns a humble supermarket chook into a ready-made filling for wraps, tacos, rice bowls in about 30 seconds.

But here’s the catch: many coeliacs and gluten-free eaters can’t jump on the trend quite so easily. Fun fact that’s actually not very fun for coeliacs! Most rotisserie chickens available in the supermarket are not gluten-free. Different spice mixes and rubs often contain wheat, not to mention the more obvious source… the bread crumb stuffing. Finding a coeliac-safe pre cooked chook is quite the task. But we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and have compiled a list of some gluten-free pre-cooked chicken options below. And then, as is the nature of our influenced! series, we’ve tried our darnedest to recreate this viral rotisserie chicken recipe by making it more suitable for our TDC community.

As always, coeliac divas, make sure you read the ingredients list to ensure what you’re eating is, in fact, free from gluten.

What are some gluten-free pre-cooked chicken options?

  1. Coles Free Range Carved Roast Chicken Breast (this is the one we used for the recipe below).

  2. Moira Mac’s Roast Chicken.

  3. Bare Bird. What do we have here!? A gluten-free rotisserie chicken! As the name suggests, this chicken is completely bare! So no sneaky sources of gluten in stuffing or spice mixes. Just chicken cooked to perfection. The only catch? It’s tricky to track down at the local Coles. Call ahead or look at their online catalogue for stock levels before making the trip in.

  4. Primo Chicken Sliced Breast.

Is pre-cooked chicken healthy?

Supermarket pre-cooked chicken offers elite convenience. It’s quick, affordable, protein-packed and can turn a “there’s nothing in the fridge” moment into a decent meal in minutes. For busy weeks, late finishes, or post-training hunger, it absolutely has a place.

That said, preparing chicken at home can sometimes be the healthier option. Cooking it yourself gives you more control over added sodium, oils, and marinades and can often be cheaper per serve, too.

But here’s the real kicker: convenience is a health strategy. If a pre-cooked chook helps you build a balanced meal instead of skipping dinner or defaulting to takeaway, that’s a win.

Gluten-free Viral Rotisserie Chicken Hack Recipe

Serves 2
Ingredients

Method

  1. Dice the pre-cooked chicken and add it to a bowl (ideally one with a sealable lid).

  2. Microwave the rice as per the packet instructions. Once cooked, add the rice to the chicken in the bowl.

  3. Add the soy sauce, cucumber, spinach, cherry tomatoes, spring onion and avocado to the bowl. Seal with lid and shake to combine all ingredients. Alternatively, use a spoon to combine ingredients.

  4. Serve portions, garnish with sesame seeds, crispy shallots, salt, pepper and chilli oil if using.

If meal prepping, store in fridge for up to 3 days. Garnish with crispy shallots at the time of consumption so they remain crispy!

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This recipe was created by
Michelle Keaughran.



Founder of The Digestion Co.


Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian

Michelle brings a unique lived experience to her practice as someone with Coeliac Disease. She supports her clients in gaining confidence with label reading, travelling, eating out at resturants and making sure they’re up to date with all their coeliac-related health checks.

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