Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting, hearty meal with this Canadian-style hash. By combining diced cooked turkey or chicken with onions, celery, and potatoes, you create a dish that is both economical and delicious. The key is getting the potatoes and meat nice and crispy in the butter, while the vegetables soften and release their aromatics. This dish offers a satisfying texture contrast between the crunchy exterior and tender interior. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend brunch when you need to use up remaining proteins. Simple, rustic, and deeply flavorful, this hash brings home-style comfort to your table without requiring any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients.
Leftover Turkey Or Chicken Hash (Canadian
Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting, hearty meal with this Canadian-style hash. By combining diced cooked turkey or chicken with onions, celery, and potatoes, you create a dish that is both economical and delicious. The key is getting the potatoes and meat nice and crispy in the butter, while the vegetables soften and release their aromatics. This dish offers a satisfying texture contrast between the crunchy exterior and tender interior. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend brunch when you need to use up remaining proteins. Simple, rustic, and deeply flavorful, this hash brings home-style comfort to your table without requiring any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Dice cooked turkey or chicken into small, bite-sized pieces if not already diced.
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Peel and dice potatoes into small, uniform cubes; par-boil them for 5-7 minutes until just tender but not falling apart, then drain well.
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Thinly slice the onion and dice the celery.
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the par-cooked potatoes to the skillet in a single layer, pressing down gently to ensure even contact with the pan.
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Cook potatoes undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
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Flip the potatoes and add the diced turkey or chicken to the skillet.
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Add the sliced onions and diced celery to the pan.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the meat is heated through and slightly browned.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.
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Continue cooking for 2 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the hash to crisp up further.
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Serve hot, optionally topped with a fried egg or fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 17.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.9g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 6.7mg3%
- Sodium 6.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, use leftover turkey or chicken that has been chilled, as it holds together better when diced.
You can substitute the potatoes with sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile, though they may require slightly longer cooking time.
If the hash looks dry, add a splash of chicken broth or a pat of butter while cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of thyme or rosemary along with the onions and celery.
