This dump-and-go honey garlic chicken freezer meal comes together in minutes. Simply mix, freeze, and cook later in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or oven. So easy and delicious!
2poundschicken thighs or breastsboneless and skinless
3-4garlic clovesminced
1/3cuphoney
1/3cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
1teaspoonground gingeror to taste
Instructions
Place the chicken in a large freezer bag. Roll the top of the bag down first to prevent a mess.
2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
Add the minced garlic.
3-4 garlic cloves
Add the remaining ingredients.
1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Gently press out as much air as possible, then seal the bag. Place it inside a second freezer bag in case of leaks. Swish or lightly massage the bag to combine everything.
Lay the bag flat and freeze for up to 3 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS
Instant Pot
Place the frozen contents into the Instant Pot (you may need to thaw it slightly so it fits).
Add ½ cup of water.
Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Either a natural release or a quick release will work.
(Optional) Remove the chicken and switch to sauté mode. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil and stir in a slurry made from 1 tablespoon of cornstarch + 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until the sauce thickens.
Slow Cooker
Place the frozen contents directly into the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
(Optional) To thicken the sauce, stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Oven
Thaw overnight in the fridge or cook from thawed for even cooking.
Place the chicken and sauce in a baking dish.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
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Notes
This recipe makes one freezer bag. Double, triple...quadruple this recipe for as many freezer meals as you need.
Portion each bag based on your family size. I like to include enough for dinner plus a few leftovers.
Always label your bag with the recipe name and date. I also like to write "raw" on the bag so I remember that it needs to be cooked before serving.
Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste. Add a little extra honey for sweetness, more garlic for depth, or an extra pinch of ginger for warmth.