Well, this is a bit of a cheat as you bake the spud in the microwave so you don’t get that beautiful crispy outer skin but it certainly satisfies the hunger pang a lot quicker than baking it in the oven. This is one of those meals which should really qualify as an Un-Recipe and one I enjoy all too often when Pete is away. As you know, I have my butt planted on my office chair for too many hours in a day which means I need a satisfying meal in minutes. It’s not because I have not thought ahead of time, it’s just that turning what I took out in the morning into a meal would just take too long.
Baked Spuddy with left over Roast Chicken
Ingredients
1-2 potato/s per person
Butter
Thin slices of onion
Crushed garlic clove/s
Left over roast chicken cut into pieces – proof that I cooked the night before
Mayonnaise
Chopped parsley
Method
- Pierce the potato a few times and bake for 3 to 6 minutes (depending on the size) on high.
- Cut the potato as desired and top with the remaining ingredients.
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This is a firm favourite of mine as well
By: Tandy on July 12, 2012
at 07:58
Hi Tandy – was just thinking about you and wondering how your switch over was going. Have a lovely day and hope it’s not too cold – we are freezing here!
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
at 11:10
And if you have an extra 10 mins, you can just pop the microwaved potato into a super hot oven and get a sort of crispy skin! Perfect comfort food (especially as I am guessing it´s getting colder where you are right now),
By: Chica Andaluza on July 12, 2012
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Oh Tanya, colder is not the word – it’s FREEZING!!! Oh it’s so nasty, I want to stay curled up in bed the whole day with the electric blanket on… Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
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Sometimes potato spuds are unbeatable and do hit the spot
Love them!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
By: Choc Chip Uru on July 12, 2012
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Absolutely CCU! Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
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Great idea. I must try this!
By: Misky on July 12, 2012
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Glad you like the idea Misky. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
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Looks great and what a great way to use leftovers!
By: zestybeandog on July 12, 2012
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Thanks Jen. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
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Mandy, this sounds perfect for one of those nights where cooking is one of the last things one wants to do. Ready in minutes, it sounds delicious. I only wish the recipe had been posted 1 day earlier. I had leftover chicken for dinner last night. This would have been so much better — and will be the next time I’ve leftovers. Enjoy your weekend!
By: ChgoJohn on July 12, 2012
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Oh no, sorry about that John! Like you say, at least you have the idea ready for the next time around. Have an awesome weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
at 15:35
I am seeing a tend here among all of my foodie buddies all quick and easy meals. This one is one even my teenagers might not think as leftovers as they love potatoes and anything smothered in cheese has to be good. Do you think I could hide some broccoli or vegetables for them as well?
By: Bam's Kitchen on July 12, 2012
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Excellent idea about hiding some veggies in here too Bam – hmm, you got me thinking now – maybe a cheese sauce with puréed veg mixed in… Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 12, 2012
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Yesterday I came here right before going to bed and I remember “Liking” it and after that I fell asleep! Sorry I meant to leave a comment…
I love your expression “my butt planted on my office chair”! That’s what happens to me at night after kids go sleep. My husband calls me “a statue”. Anyway, as a potato lover, I love this dish. Piercing the potato is a great idea – I’ve never done that but will cook a lot faster and evenly. Delicious looking dish. Love that you use mayonnaise. It goes well with potatoes!
By: Nami | Just One Cookbook on July 12, 2012
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Hi Nami, good to know I am not the only one who gets her butt planted on her chair.
Hope you get to enjoy a potato lunch like this soon. Have a super weekend. 
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
at 09:55
A great use of leftover, Mandy. It looks really tasty and fresh.
By: Angie@Angie's Recipes on July 12, 2012
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Thanks Angie! This is one of my all time favourites. Have a beautiful weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
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I could happily eat this for lunch every weekday!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on July 12, 2012
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Love your updated gravatar pic Celia. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
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Omygoooodness, Mandy,
I am sooo hungry for this. DElisheous! Xx
By: My Inner Chick on July 13, 2012
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We will have to add it to the list for when you come and visit! Have a beautiful weekend.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
at 10:11
Don’t you just love baked potatoes as a nice lunch? I think this is wonderful Mandy, what a great choice of ingredients for this oh so perfect un-recipe. Thank you for this!
By: Sarah on July 13, 2012
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Thanks Sarah, glad you like it. I have to stop myself having this for lunch too often. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
at 10:13
Looks amazing!
By: Asmita (@FoodieAsmita) on July 13, 2012
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Thanks for stopping by Asmita and your lovely comment. Have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
at 10:13
Pretty gourmet for the nuker! Looking good.
By: Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on July 13, 2012
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Hee hee, I like that – gourmet for the nuker. Have a great weekend Greg.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 13, 2012
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I love “unrecipes” like this, if you can really call it that. It looks terrific! Have a great weekend, Mandy!
By: bitsandbreadcrumbs on July 13, 2012
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Thanks Betsy! Have a super Sunday.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 15, 2012
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An added bonus would be that you don’t turn on the oven when it is 40 C and you can’t stand the heat
I love how quick and satisfying this is
By: Sawsan@ Chef in disguise on July 13, 2012
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Hi Sawsan, thanks for stopping by. I forgot about the added bonus of not putting the oven on. Have a great week ahead.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 15, 2012
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That looks really yummy, Mandy
I had some leftover chicken in the fridge right now… and I think I can whip this up for dinner 
By: Tesney Ap on July 14, 2012
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Thanks very much Tes. Enjoy and have a great week.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 15, 2012
at 11:14
If I owned a microwave I suppose I would “cheat” too.
Hope you’re having a great weekend Mandy!
By: Jed Gray (sportsglutton) on July 14, 2012
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I don’t use it (the microwave) often but wouldn’t be without it to reheat leftovers. What do you do? Have a super Sunday.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 15, 2012
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An oven and frying pan.
By: Jed Gray (sportsglutton) on July 16, 2012
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I commend you Jed! I know microwaves are supposed to be bad but the convenience is awesome.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 16, 2012
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This is a great way of getting another meal out over the night before’s dinner. And taking a few shortcuts after working long hours is perfectly acceptable too. I love this and think it would be a great casual meal, perfect for a night in front of the TV xx
By: hotlyspiced on July 15, 2012
at 06:52
It is a meal I will make myself when Pete is away on business – so I am still “cooking” and eating fairly healthy. A win win I say. Have a lovely week ahead Charlie.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on July 15, 2012
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Sometimes i wish everyone would go away for a night so that i could have a nice simple and completely satisfying meal like this.. I love potatoes! c
By: ceciliag on July 15, 2012
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Tell you what, you come here for a night and I will make it for you! Have a happy farmy week C.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on July 16, 2012
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Well.. this is awesome, I’m often trying to whip up something quick for myself or my kids when my hubs is out of town and I don’t feel like cooking up a complete meal! Very pretty.. especially when I can see the drips of butter… yum!!
By: Just A Smidgen on July 15, 2012
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Aah yes, butter! Can’t live without it Smidge. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 16, 2012
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What a simple, satisfying dish!
By: Savory Simple on July 16, 2012
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It definitely ticks all the boxes. Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 16, 2012
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I like unrecipes when they include a potato and fixings that sound this good.
By: Karen on July 16, 2012
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Thanks Karen! Have a lovely week.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 16, 2012
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Nice and simple!
By: rsmacaalay on July 16, 2012
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Always a winner Raymund. Have a great week.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 16, 2012
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Great idea, and looks delicious. I often bake my potatoes in the microwave. It’s so quick and convenient.
By: adinparadise on July 16, 2012
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Thanks so much! Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 17, 2012
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This is a firm favourite in our house, too, Mandy – in all it’s variations! I love your photo, so edible
By: Fired Up Cooking SA on July 16, 2012
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Thanks Linda. Can’t beat a quick, easy and satisfying meal like this. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 17, 2012
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i am a sucker for a good warm spud! this one looks amazing
By: Jessica Maher (@kbelleicious) on July 16, 2012
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I’m addicted to spuddies. Have a great day Belle.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 17, 2012
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Mandy. An un-recipe as yummy as this one is A-OK in my book. Yum. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
By: Geni - Sweet and Crumby on July 19, 2012
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I’m thrilled that I am not the only one who finds a meal like this satisfying and enjoyable. Have a lovely weekend Geni.
By: thecompletecookbook on July 20, 2012
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