Freeze-Ahead Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A versatile, make-ahead chicken dish featuring flavorful marinades that can be grilled or baked, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • tomato juice
  • white wine Worcestershire sauce
  • lemon juice
  • water

Instructions

  1. Buy boneless chicken breasts in larger amounts.
  2. Rinse the chicken well and place the needed number of pieces in plastic freezer bags.
  3. Add one of the listed marinades to each bag.
  4. Seal the bags and freeze until ready to cook.
  5. When ready, grill the chicken for 5 minutes on each side or bake at 375°F for approximately 10 minutes, until juice runs clear.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

10 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.3g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 2.2g 1% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 71mg 3% DV
Potassium 82.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 17.5mg 19% DV
Calcium 7mg 1% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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