Mini Freezer Chicken

Here’s a super convenient and tasty Mini Freezer Chicken recipe — perfect for prepping individual portions of marinated chicken that you can pull out anytime for a quick lunch or dinner. These are ideal for meal prep, small households, or portion control. 🍗❄️

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🧊 Mini Freezer Chicken

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

❄️ Freeze Time: Up to 3 months

🍽️ Makes: 4–6 individual servings

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📝 Ingredients (per freezer portion)

Use this base recipe and multiply it for however many mini packs you want!

Per Mini Chicken Pack:

• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast or 2 thighs (approx. 5–6 oz)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional add-ins:

  • Soy sauce, honey, mustard, Italian seasoning, etc.

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Prep Marinade

• In a small bowl or directly in a freezer-safe bag, mix the marinade ingredients.

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🔹 2. Portion

• Place one piece of chicken in each snack-size or sandwich-size zip-top freezer bag (or use silicone freezer cubes for no-waste prep).

• Pour in marinade and seal, pressing out as much air as possible.

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🔹 3. Label & Freeze

• Label each bag with the flavor and date.

• Freeze flat for easy stacking.

🧊 Freezer life: Up to 3 months for best flavor and texture.

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🔹 4. To Cook (from thawed or frozen)

🐔 From Thawed:

• Bake: 400°F for 20–25 mins

• Air Fry: 380°F for 15–18 mins

• Stovetop: Sear 5–6 mins per side, until 165°F internal

❄️ From Frozen (no thawing):

• Bake covered at 375°F for 30–40 mins, uncover to brown last 10 mins.

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🔁 Flavor Ideas for Mini Packs

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Want a printable label template or freezer inventory sheet? Or a vegetarian version with tofu or tempeh? Just let me know!