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TENDER AND JUICY, FLAVORFUL ASIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN BAKE GOES FROM FREEZER TO TABLE IN LESS THAN AN HOUR!

Freezer Meal Asian Barbecue Chicken Bake

362kcal
4.3 from 6 votes
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Freezer Meal of chicken, smothered in a full of flavor Asian inspired sauce.
Servings 5 servings
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American

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

  1. FREEZER PREP:
  2. Prepare plastic freezer or storage bags. Label with name, date and servings.
  3. Cut whole chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place in the bottom of the freezer bag.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together all remaining ingredients except the Minute Tapioca. Pour mixture over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle Minute Tapioca over the top of the chicken.
  6. 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.
  7. BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or spray 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  9. Pour thawed contents of freezer storage bag into pan. Separate breasts into single layer in pan. 
  10. 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.
  11. SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
  12. Pour contents of frozen or thawed bag into bottom of slow cooker.
  13. Cover and set slow cooker to Low for 6 - 8 hours or High for 3 - 4 hours.
  14. Remove from slow cooker to serving plate and spoon over sauce.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories362kcalCarbohydrates43.82gProtein31.27gFat6.78gSaturated Fat1.21gCholesterol87.09mgSodium1612.41mgPotassium692.68mgFiber0.81gSugar33.63gVitamin A312.54IUVitamin C11.33mgCalcium31.67mgIron1.31mg

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