Leftover Turkey or Chicken Recipes from the Thai Kitchen

If you have leftover chicken or turkey, you'll want to try this fantastic chicken noodle soup recipe from the Thai kitchen! If you like chicken noodle soup, you'll love this fragrant version of a universal classic. Made with rice noodles instead of wheat, this chicken noodle recipe is lighter in calories, gluten free, and also much healthier than your typical chicken noodle soup - it's also far more delicious! Great if you're fighting off a cold or flu bug, or anytime you want a bowl of comfort - whether for the body or the soul. Also a great way to use turkey or chicken bones. Enjoy!

This simple Thai chicken soup has that distinctive Thai flavor - a balance of spicy, salty, sweet and sour. A great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey (including the bones). You will especially welcome this soup's warmth during the winter, when it can also provide you with added health benefits, helping to ward off the cold or flu. Tom Ka Kai can either be served as an appetizer or as the star player (noodles can be added if you're planning to make this soup as a main entree). So sip, slurp, and enjoy!

This chicken or turkey dumpling soup recipe is great if you have a cold or flu - or simply want to escape the cold! The dumplings are easily put together using wonton wrappers (dumpling wrapping instructions included). A variety of nutritious vegetables are then added to a chicken-lemongrass broth together with nutritious vegetables. This easy immune-boosting dumpling soup makes a perfect cold or flu remedy. It goes down easier than cough syrup, and is much better for you too!

This soup is "comfort in a bowl", and is especially welcoming if you've had a long day or are fighting a cold or flu bug. Homemade soup is easy to make and tastes SO much better than canned - it's also much healthier. This Thai chicken (or turkey) and rice soup is extra healthy and delicious, since it includes fresh herbs and spices as well as vegetables. Lime juice and coconut milk give it its very special Thai taste. Use leftover roast chicken (or turkey), or cook the chicken from scratch. Also a great way to use up leftover rice. ENJOY!

Unique and sensuous - that's the only way to describe this tantalizing Thai salad! Roses are one of the most luxurious and delicious of edible flowers, and they make this dish especially beautiful, not to mention very gourmet. At the same time, this is an easy salad to put together. Create culinary waves by serving it at your next dinner party, or take it to a potluck or cookout. Chicken, turkey, and/or shrimp provide adequate protein, while cucumber, spring onions, and fresh Thai herbs provide lots of greens. A great way to use up leftover roast chicken or turkey. Star fruit adds a final touch of flavor, texture, and beauty to this most exquisite of salad recipes!

If you like spicy, you'll love these hot red chili peppers! This fun recipe starts with an assortment of chili peppers which are anywhere from 2 - 4 inches long. Experiment with jalapeno, red peppers, or banana peppers (these are especially hot). Or, if you prefer a milder dish, try using small sweet peppers (these come in assorted colors). Stuffed with shrimp or leftover chicken/turkey plus Thai herbs, these peppers are then dipped in a simple batter and fried. Superb for an appetizer, or enjoy them with a Thai salad for a complete meal! As a bonus, these chilies can be stuffed ahead of time, then quickly fried when your guests arrive.

These fresh spring rolls are truly a refreshing change from regular spring rolls, and they're also much healthier. Make up a "bouquet" today as an appetizer, snack, or part of a main course (served with a Thai salad, these rolls make a complete meal). Or make culinary waves by serving them at your next party or get-together. Also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. Enjoy!

Small pastries filled with curry are a common marketplace food in many Southeast-Asian countries. Try this Thai version made extra simple by using phyllo (filo) pastry instead of homemade puff pastry. Leftover roast turkey or chicken works great for this recipe, and it's a nice way to use it up. Just follow the steps (with pictures) and enjoy these Thai Curry Pastries for a snack at teatime, as an appetizer, or as part of a main course (just add a salad on the side). ENJOY!

Thai Chicken Fried Rice is a tasty Thai dish. Both easy to cook and delicious, it's always a popular choice both with kids and adults. For this fried rice recipe, you can either use fresh chicken, or leftover roasted chicken or turkey. Make it as spicy or mild as you like, according to how much fresh chili is added (see instructions). A super dish to eat on its own, or this fried rice recipe can also accompany other Thai food dishes. Enjoy!

This easy curry recipe is a great way to use leftover roasted chicken, turkey, or duck, and it only takes 1/2 an hour to make (including cooking time)! Add your own selection of vegetables - whatever is fresh and in season - such as sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, and yams or sweet potatoes. Makes a healthy one-pot dinner for everyday weekday meals, but can also be served at a party or potluck where its fragrance and color will be sure to steal the show.