If you are like me, you love those flash-frozen chicken tenders and breasts. They are just so convenient. Apparently, they are so popular that the supply-demand has determined they should cost more than fresh chicken tenders and breasts.
I want convenience and good prices!
What is a frugal-yet-lazy girl to do?
Well, last Saturday I found a good deal on some fresh chicken tenders (a HUGEGIGANTIC package) so I bought them. I didn't want to store them in freezer bags because they would all just glob together and defeat the purpose of buying nice-sized tenders.
Then I had a brilliant (at least I hoped it was brilliant) idea. I put a piece of wax paper down on a cookie sheet. Then I arranged the tenders (not touching) on the paper. Next, I put another piece of wax paper on top of the chicken. Then I put the cookie sheet (actually I ended up with two) in the freezer. I have a deep freeze so there was plenty of room, but you could do it on a small sheet for your regular freezer.
I left them in over night.
They froze.
Individually.
Without globbing.
I took them out and tore off the wax paper and put the "flash frozen" tenders in freezer bags where they will remain as individual entities waiting for that future day when I will take one or two out and make dinner.
It was brilliant after all! Yippee!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Food Friday - Food Tip
Posted by highdeekay at 2:17 AM
Labels: brilliant idea, chicken, Food Friday, food storage
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2 response(s):
Great idea!! I, like yourself, like the tenders vs. breast and have tried to find cheaper alternatives to the 2 1/2 lbs. bag of frozen. Thanks for the idea. Hope all is well.
Natalie
Perfect timing...just bought some fresh at Winn Dixie (B1G1 this week), which makes the tenders about $2.50/lb...not too bad. Anyway, I will have to give this a try!
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