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4 Freezer-Friendly Chicken Marinades

Having chicken marinades ready to cook in the freezer has been so helpful for me later in pregnancy when I don’t feel like planning meals or cooking. My energy can vary so much each day so when I’m feeling good I’ll make a big batch of these freezer marinades to save for a day when I’m low energy. They take almost no time at all to whip up and last for 3 months in the freezer. Perfect for postpartum or busy days when you don’t feel like cooking a big meal!

The Ginger Honey Chicken goes perfectly served over some steamed rice and paired with broccoli, a cucumber salad, green beans, or your favorite veg.

The Chicken Fajitas are ready to go either on their own, wrapped in a flour tortilla with your favorite toppings or served in a rice bowl.

The All Purpose marinade pairs with just about anything! I love having this in a grain bowl, served over a salad or just paired with whatever leftovers or veggies I have in my fridge.

The Greek-Style marinade is great for wraps, bowls and salads. It has a bright lemony herb flavor that brightens up any dinner.

AUTHOR: broccyourbody

4 Freezer-Friendly Chicken Marinades

SERVES: 4 servings each bag

TIME: 10 minutes, plus cooking time varies

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Ingredients

Ginger Honey Chicken

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated

Chicken Fajitas

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
2 tablespoons Harmony Southwest or taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lime
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

All Purpose

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Harmony All Purpose Blend

Greek-Style

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Harmony Mediterranean Blend (or Italian seasoning)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

To marinate and freeze:

Add all the contents to a large zip lock bag or similar leak proof storage. Shake to combine and let the chicken marinate overnight in the fridge.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

To defrost:

Make sure the chicken is in a leak-proof bag. Fill the sink or a large bowl with cold tap water, not warm or hot.
Place the bagged chicken fully under the water. If it floats, weigh it down with a plate or heavy bowl.
Drain and refill with fresh cold water every 30 minutes to keep it at a safe temperature until it has thawed, 1-2 hours.

Ginger Honey Chicken:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and any excess marinade to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes each side or until the chicken has cooked through.
You can also cook the chicken on an outdoor grill for 4-5 minutes each side or add the contents to a slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on low.

Chicken Fajitas

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the contents of the bag to a large sheet pan and bake for 20-30 minutes until the chicken has fully cooked.
You can also cook it in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the chicken has cooked through and the veggies have softened, about 10 minutes.

All Purpose

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes each side or until the chicken has cooked through.
You can also cook the chicken on an outdoor grill for 4-5 minutes each side.

Greek-Style

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and any excess marinade to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes each side or until the chicken has cooked through.
You can also cook the chicken on an outdoor grill for 3-5 minutes each side.

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