How to Perfectly Reheat Rotisserie Chicken Every Time

One item that is always on my grocery list is a rotisserie chicken. It’s the answer to a quick dinner when I’m exhausted from grocery shopping (ironic, I know) and easily provides the necessary “cooked chicken” for my favorite dinners without requiring me to actually cook the chicken myself. 

Despite feeding a family of four, I often find myself stashing some — or all — of a rotisserie chicken in the fridge for later. Wary of turning my once-juicy and tender rotisserie chicken to a dry and mealy dinner, I sought out ways to reliably reheat rotisserie chicken. Here are five methods for reheating that famous grocery-store staple.

The slow cooker is perfect for serving fall-off-the-bone tender chicken. 

Think of an air fryer as a countertop convection oven, where the fan circulates hot air to warm the food and crisp the skin. The chicken is ready when the meat is heated through and the skin is crisp (with no additional oil needed!). This technique quickly returns a rotisserie chicken to that “just-purchased” peak flavor. 

Using the microwave to reheat a whole rotisserie chicken can be a challenge because the bones and meat absorb heat unevenly. If you’re in a rush and the microwave is your only option, here’s how to do it. 

Reheating rotisserie chicken in the oven isn’t the fastest method, but the chicken comes out warm and juicy every time. 

A Dutch oven can be used to reheat rotisserie chicken in the oven instead of a baking sheet or pan. You can also use it to reheat a whole rotisserie chicken on the stovetop. This is a good option if you are looking for tender meat with a bit of savory broth, but aren’t concerned with re-crisping the skin.