Freezer Meal Asian Barbecue Chicken Bake
Freezer Meal of chicken, smothered in a full of flavor Asian inspired sauce.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger or 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Minute Tapioca optional for thickening
Instructions
- FREEZER PREP:
- Prepare plastic freezer or storage bags. Label with name, date and servings.
- Cut whole chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place in the bottom of the freezer bag.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all remaining ingredients except the Minute Tapioca. Pour mixture over the chicken.
- Sprinkle Minute Tapioca over the top of the chicken.
- Push out as much air as possible and seal bags. Lay on side and flatten for freezer storage. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or spray 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Pour thawed contents of freezer storage bag into pan. Separate breasts into single layer in pan.
- Place pan on center rack of oven and bake for 45 - 55 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer. During baking, occasionally spoon pan liquid over the chicken to keep moist. Serve with pan sauce.
- SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pour contents of frozen or thawed bag into bottom of slow cooker.
- Cover and set slow cooker to Low for 6 - 8 hours or High for 3 - 4 hours.
- Remove from slow cooker to serving plate and spoon over sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Freezer Meal Asian Barbecue Chicken Bake
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
362
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.78
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
1.21
g
8
%
Cholesterol
87.09
mg
29
%
Sodium
1612.41
mg
70
%
Potassium
692.68
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
43.82
g
15
%
Fiber
0.81
g
3
%
Sugar
33.63
g
37
%
Protein
31.27
g
63
%
Vitamin A
312.54
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
11.33
mg
14
%
Calcium
31.67
mg
3
%
Iron
1.31
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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