The moistest pre-made chicken

I need to make the holiday super easy this year. To that end, I would like to get some pre-made chicken to serve. It can not be broasted. Anyone have a suggestion for to-die-for moist chicken. Kosher not necessary.

Thanks,
Jill

I've never had a dry rotisserie chicken from Costco. The price is also great.

Not the first place that springs to mind for Passover, but I highly recommend the chicken at GNR D'Candela. We were just there the other night, and the chicken is incredibly moist, even the white meat, and even upon reheating. I had a piece yesterday for lunch, and I almost posted on the D'Candela thread to say how good reheated white meat can be. There is a bit of a kick to their seasoning, so if you have very spice-averse types at the table, it might not work. But check them out for your own enjoyment! This chicken is in a different league from the supermarket birds in their containers. I'm sure you could pre-order however many whole chickens you wanted.

EvA wrote:Not the first place that springs to mind for Passover, but I highly recommend the chicken at GNR D'Candela. We were just there the other night, and the chicken is incredibly moist, even the white meat, and even upon reheating. I had a piece yesterday for lunch, and I almost posted on the D'Candela thread to say how good reheated white meat can be. There is a bit of a kick to their seasoning, so if you have very spice-averse types at the table, it might not work. But check them out for your own enjoyment! This chicken is in a different league from the supermarket birds in their containers. I'm sure you could pre-order however many whole chickens you wanted.

As much as I like D'Candela, I've completely switched over to buying my rotisserie chickens at El Llano, located practically around the corner on Elston. The El Llano chickens are cooked over real lump charcoal and I much prefer their marinade and taste profile to that of D'Candela.

El Llano
4011 North Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 866-9500

Thanks, I appreciate those suggestions. Going to do a trial run tomorrow!

jilter wrote:Thanks, I appreciate those suggestions. Going to do a trial run tomorrow!

Please report your taste test results!

I purchased Costco's chicken once (3 of them actually) and I was mildly disappointed, but my disappointment was largely with the skin . . . it had a bit of a funky smell and didn't taste very good. However, the chicken itself was very moist. So I would say that the Costco chicken is fine if you seek only moist meat, will not use the skin, and will not be using the chicken itself to deliver the intended flavors.

We swear by chickens from Supermercado Morelia at Chase and Western. Incredibly delicious, and without the too-soft texture of some rotisserie chickens.

Thanks Judy - appreciate your help.
Where does Chase come in?

Chase is north of Touhy and south of the light at Jarvis on Western; must be about 7300 north or so. Morelia is at the back of a big parking lot on the west side of the street. Prepared foods at at the back left corner of the store. Freshly made salsa is near the back right corner, and might not be on your Passover menu, but is worth buying while you are there.

Heading there today. thank again very much.

jilter wrote:Thanks, I appreciate those suggestions. Going to do a trial run tomorrow!

How'd that go?

Found the store easy enough. Had a sample of the rotisserie and the Greek.
Both were ok, but not worth the ride in my opinion. If it was in my neighborhood, I could see getting it, but not the "WOW" I am looking for to serve at my family holiday dinner.

Appreciate the suggestion very much though.
I am going to have to get someone to go with me to try D'Candela or El LlAno.
Husband can't stomach chicken.

jilter wrote:I am going to have to get someone to go with me to try D'Candela or El LlAno.

That's the comparison I'm waiting to hear about.

stevez wrote:

jilter wrote:I am going to have to get someone to go with me to try D'Candela or El LlAno.

That's the comparison I'm waiting to hear about.

D'Candela has much more than chicken on the menu. The empanadas and the papa rellana appetizers and the fried seafood are really good too. Bring the husband, in other words, and try the chicken.

EvA wrote:

stevez wrote:

jilter wrote:I am going to have to get someone to go with me to try D'Candela or El LlAno.

That's the comparison I'm waiting to hear about.

D'Candela has much more than chicken on the menu. The empanadas and the papa rellana appetizers and the fried seafood are really good too. Bring the husband, in other words, and try the chicken.

Yes. That's true of both places. Some people swear by the steak at El Llano. Personally, I think the chicken is the star.