Freezer Pack-Marinated Chicken 4 Ways
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Cilantro Lime
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 2
2 chicken breasts
MARINADE
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems and leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment
Freezer storage ziplock bags
PREPARATION
# Combine all marinade ingredients in a liquid measuring cup.
# Place two chicken breasts in a freezer storage ziplock bag.
# Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and massage the chicken to coat in the marinade.
# Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes if cooking immediately, or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
# To cook frozen chicken, take the bag out of the freezer and thaw the chicken by placing it in the refrigerator overnight or by placing the bag in a bowl of water.
# Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
# Once thawed, place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
# Enjoy!
Honey Chipotle
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 2
2 chicken breasts
MARINADE
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
Special Equipment
Freezer storage ziplock bags
PREPARATION
# Combine all marinade ingredients in a liquid measuring cup.
# Place two chicken breasts in a freezer storage ziplock bag.
# Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and massage the chicken to coat in the marinade.
# Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes if cooking immediately, or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
# To cook frozen chicken, take the bag out of the freezer and thaw the chicken by placing it in the refrigerator overnight or by placing the bag in a bowl of water.
# Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
# Once thawed, place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
# Enjoy!
Lemon Garlic
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 2
2 chicken breasts
MARINADE
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
Special Equipment
Freezer storage ziplock bags
PREPARATION
# Combine all marinade ingredients in a liquid measuring cup.
# Place two chicken breasts in a freezer storage ziplock bag.
# Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and massage the chicken to coat in the marinade.
# Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes if cooking immediately, or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
# To cook frozen chicken, take the bag out of the freezer and thaw the chicken by placing it in the refrigerator overnight or by placing the bag in a bowl of water.
# Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
# Once thawed, place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
# Enjoy!
Teriyaki
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 2
2 chicken breasts
MARINADE
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Special Equipment
Freezer storage ziplock bags
PREPARATION
# Combine all marinade ingredients in a liquid measuring cup.
# Place two chicken breasts in a freezer storage ziplock bag.
# Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and massage the chicken to coat in the marinade.
# Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes if cooking immediately, or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
# To cook frozen chicken, take the bag out of the freezer and thaw the chicken by placing it in the refrigerator overnight or by placing the bag in a bowl of water.
# Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
# Once thawed, place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
# Enjoy!