Did you ever notice how some types of recipes just seem to make it to the table over and over again? Often, it revolves around a certain type of food and in most households, that food is going to be chicken. It is one of the more economical choices that we have for making dinner and one that is made the right way, there is nothing quite like it.
If you find that you are getting into a chicken rut and making the same recipe over and over again, it’s time to change that. In fact, we are going to show you 4 different ways that you can make freezer bag marinated chicken and it is really going to make it difference in the meals that you put on your table. You will love it and your family will love it too.
Ingredients:
For the Tex-Mex Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Honey Sriracha Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
White sesame seeds, optional
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Pinch of salt
For the Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pinch of salt
Black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
Pinch of salt
For the Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Directions:
For the Tex-Mex Chicken:
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour the mixture into a ziploc bag.
Place the chicken breasts into the ziploc bag.
Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight, or freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw the chicken (if frozen), then place on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through or an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
For the Honey Sriracha Chicken:
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour the mixture into a ziploc bag.
Place the chicken breasts into the ziploc bag.
Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight, or freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw the chicken (if frozen), then place on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through or an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
For the Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken:
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour the mixture into a ziploc bag.
Place the chicken breasts into the ziploc bag.
Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight, or freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw the chicken (if frozen), then place on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through or an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
For the Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken:
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour the mixture into a ziploc bag.
Place the chicken breasts into the ziploc bag.
Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight, or freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw the chicken (if frozen), then place on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through or an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.