A rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store or deli will cost between $5 to $10 and feed you for a week.

Bring a

Better Lunch

If you're looking to save time and money when it comes to your lunch break, bringing your meal from home is the best way to do it. Of course, no one's interested in a dinky microwave burrito or limp sandwich slapped with a few slices of turkey. There's a better way to brown bag it. And it starts with a rotisserie chicken from your local deli or grocery store. Turns out, those slow-cooked, seasoned birds go a long way and make for an economical way to bring real food to your midday meal. When you get the chicken home, carve it up and store in an air-tight container (eat the wings right then and there as a reward for your hard work). Then prepare for some lunchtime deliciousness and the smug satisfaction of not having to wait in that massive line at Chipotle. Herewith, four easily-adaptable recipes for lunches that travel well and keep things interesting.