Thanksgiving Sushi

Name: Thanksgiving Sushi with Rotisserie Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 rotisserie chickens; 1.5 cups prepared stuffing; 1 cup prepared instant mashed potatoes; 2 tbsp jellied cranberry sauce; 1/2 cup gravy

Thanksgiving Sushi reimagines holiday flavors in an appetizer format, using crispy rotisserie chicken skin as a wrapper for stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Sliced and served with gravy for dipping, it's a creative presentation that works as both a starter and a way to use rotisserie chicken.

🌍American 🏷️Thanksgiving 🏷️Sushi 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Leftovers Rotisserie-chicken

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Total

15 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

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Ingredients

2 rotisserie chickens
1.5 cups prepared stuffing
1 cup prepared instant mashed potatoes
2 tbsp jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup gravy

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Instructions

1
Carefully remove the skin from two rotisserie chickens, keeping the pieces as large as possible.
2
On a sushi rolling mat, lay the chicken skin pieces flat, overlapping them to form a rectangle.
3
Spread an even layer of prepared stuffing over the chicken skin.
4
Create a stripe of prepared mashed potatoes down the center of the stuffing.
5
Place a strip of jellied cranberry sauce along the top of the mashed potatoes.
6
Add some of the shredded rotisserie chicken meat on top of the cranberry sauce.
7
Using the sushi mat, tightly roll the chicken skin and fillings into a log.
8
Slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds.
9
Serve immediately with a side of warm gravy for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Remove chicken skin while still warm from the rotisserie—it peels away cleanly and remains pliable for wrapping.
Warm the mashed potatoes and stuffing before assembling to prevent the chicken skin from cooling and becoming brittle.
Slice with a sharp serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion to avoid crushing the roll and tearing the skin wrapper.
Serve gravy warm for dipping within 30 minutes of assembly to maintain skin crispness.

Substitutions

Prepared stuffing → homemade herb-seasoned bread stuffing (adjust moistness to match)
Jellied cranberry sauce → fresh cranberry relish or whole-berry cranberry sauce (tangier flavor)
Instant mashed potatoes → creamy mashed sweet potatoes (adds sweetness and color contrast)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble just before serving; store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat stuffing and potatoes gently before reassembling.

Common Questions

Can I use turkey skin instead of rotisserie chicken skin?

Yes, roasted turkey skin works as a wrapper if you have enough crispy pieces. Rotisserie chicken skin is easier to find and more consistently crispy.

How do I keep the chicken skin crispy after slicing?

Assemble the roll just before serving or slice and serve immediately. Avoid storing assembled rolls in the refrigerator, as moisture softens the skin wrapper.

Can this be made ahead for a party?

Prepare components separately and assemble 30 minutes before serving for best texture. Store stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce in separate containers.