Honey Sesame Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe

While I could forever praise its flavor, our Honey Sesame Chicken has my heart because it is a part of what I lovingly call our “convenience collection” - make-ahead freezer meals whose purpose is to make your life easier by saving you time, money, and energy.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients

2-3 lbs Chicken breasts
4 tbsp Tapioca flour
1 cup Honey
1/2 cup Tamari
2 tbsp Salt
2 tbsp Garlic powder
2 tbsp Ginger
4 tbsp Sesame oil

For Serving:

2 cups Rice uncooked
Sesame seeds(Optional)
Green onions (Optional) chopped

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Add chicken breasts and tapioca flour to the freezer bag, then seal and shake evenly to coat.
Add remaining ingredients to the freezer bag.
Seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump the contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
Remove from slow cooker, slice or shred, serve and enjoy! Optional: Top with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

Instant Pot Directions

Dump the contents of the freezer bag, plus ½ cup of water, into the Instant Pot.
Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Remove from slow cooker, slice or shred, then serve over rice and enjoy!
Optional: Top with sesame seeds or chopped green onion.

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten Free:

Recipe is naturally gluten free

Make It Dairy Free:

Recipe is naturally dairy free

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