Pack Hacks: Meal Prep 4 Ways | Georges Farmers Market

One pack. Four different cuts.

With the back-to-school season in full swing, families are adjusting to busier schedules. Meal prepping with the convenient saddle packs of Georges Farmers Market® Chicken Breasts at Sam’s Club can be a lifesaver when you need to feed worn-out kids a delicious-but-still-nutritious meal before they go into total meltdown mode.

Tackling a big pack of chicken breasts might seem daunting, but don’t sweat it. Because you can cut and prep each of our 4 pouches to make your meals something different & exciting!

Prepped & ready: cure your chicken breast boredom.

Our packs of chicken breasts come in 4 different sealed pouches which makes meal prepping extra easy. By cutting and prepping each pouch differently you can set yourself up for days worth of meals that won’t get stale and will be easy to whip up.

Cubed Chicken Chunks

The jack-of-all-trades in the chicken world. Perfect for pastas, salads, and anything that needs a bite-sized piece of protein.

How-To

Give your breast a quick haircut by removing any excess parts you may not want. Cut each breast against the grain lengthwise into strips about 1-inch wide then cut each strip into small, even cubes. Store cubed chicken in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Meal Idea: Southwest Bowls

Season cubed chicken with a packet of taco seasoning and cook in a pan. Combine chicken with your favorite grain, black beans, corn, diced avocado, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime juice. Top with fresh cilantro and sour cream.

Prep Tip: Marinate cubes in a bag in the fridge with lime juice and taco seasoning packet. Use before 24 hours for best texture.

Sliced Tenders

Tenders are the prima donnas of the chicken world. They cook quickly and are adored by all ages. Perfect for breaded chicken tenders or stir-fries.

How-To

Give your breast a quick haircut by removing any excess parts you may not want. Cut each breast against the grain lengthwise into strips about 1-inch wide. Store slices in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Meal Idea: Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry

Combine slices with a mix of your favorite vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas) in a hot skillet or wok with avocado oil. During cooking add soy sauce, dried red pepper, minced garlic, ground mustard, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a dash of sesame oil for flavor. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Thin Fajita Strips

Fajita strips are the rock stars of Mexican cuisine. They’re long, lean, and ready to sizzle. But you can also use this cut in dishes like soups or fried rice.

How-To

Give your breast a quick haircut by removing any excess parts you may not want. Cut each breast against the grain lengthwise into thin strips about a quarter to half an inch wide. If a strip is too long, cut in half lengthwise. Store fajita strips in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Meal Idea: Chicken Bacon Ranch Fajitas

Sauté ranch marinated chicken strips, bacon crumbles, bell peppers, and onion in a large skillet. Serve in warm flour tortillas with toppings of your choice such as shredded cheese or sour cream.

Prep Tip: Marinate thin strips of chicken in a mixture of ranch dressing, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Tenderized Cutlets

Cutlets cook faster than full breasts, even more so when they are tenderized to be a uniform thickness. Use these for sandwiches, chicken fried chicken, or on their own with sides.

How-To

Give your breast a quick haircut by removing any excess parts you may not want. Press down on the top of the breast with your hand and slice the breast horizontally between your hand and the cutting board to create two thinner pieces. Place each cutlet between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until evenly thin. Store cutlets in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Meal Idea: BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Grill cutlets and baste with your favorite BBQ sauce toward the end of grilling. Serve on whole wheat buns with coleslaw and pickles for a quick and tasty sandwich.

Prep Tip: Make sure your knife is extra sharp when cutting the breast horizontally. A dull knife is like trying to shave with a butter knife, it will tear the meat.

Master of your domain!

With these simple and effective tips for cutting chicken breasts and prepping for meals that won’t be one note, you’ll have extra time to kick your feet up and relax…after you’ve checked homework and packed lunches for the next day that is. Sigh…we know the work is never done, so hopefully these tips will help you conquer the school weeks ahead!

You can also try out these recipes for more helpful meal prep solutions: Italian Chicken Breast Meals, One Pan Salsa Chicken, and Salsa Chicken Tacos with Corn Poblano Salsa.

Stock up on our delicious packs of chicken breasts at a Sam’s Club near you to make sure you always have a lifesaver in this storm we call back to school.

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