Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe | Freezer Friendly

This recipe was a hit at our household with the picky eaters! A few weeks ago, I picked up several packages of chicken breasts at nearly rock bottom price at $1.79/lb. I found a recipe from the Fix, Freeze, Feast cookbook that I modified for our family’s needs and what we had in the pantry. This is super simple, easy, and delicious according to my people!

I’m loving these mini-freezer sessions I’ve been having to fill our freezer with healthy meals that my family will love. It is looking like we are going to have a crazy busy Spring and Summer schedule so I’m trying to get prepared.

I used my favorite appliance – my Ninja Prep to finely ground my pecans but you can use any food processor.

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders (Freezer Friendly)

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

Recipe type: Entree

Serves: 3 Meals

Ingredients

• 6 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 cups honey
• 1 cup spicy brown mustard
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 3 cups panko bread crumbs
• 8 ounces pecans, finely ground
• 6 gallon freezer bags
• 3 one quart freezer bags

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into thin strips. Divide chicken into three of the gallon freezer bags.
2. Mix honey, mustard, oil, salt, garlic, and pepper in a bowl. Divide evenly over chicken in freezer bags.
3. Combine 1 cup panko and ½ cup pecans into a quart bag.
4. Place chicken bag and crust bag into another gallon bag.
5. Seal, label, and freeze.
6. To Cook:
7. Thaw in refrigerator.
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9. Roll chicken in the crumbs and place on a greased cooking sheet.
10. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

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To maximize storage space, place into freezer bags and freeze flat.

I picked up several packages of this chicken at the nearly rock bottom price. I also have an order for pick up in April for just $1.79/lb with Zaycon Chicken. Check out Zaycon to see if they are coming to a city near you! It’s a great price for bulk meat purchases! 

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