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Freezer Teriyaki Chicken Packs

Chicken thighs frozen in a glossy ginger and garlic teriyaki marinade that cooks as it thaws. Dinner in 20 minutes.

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  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.70 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the tamari, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and cornflour in a jug until smooth.

  2. 2

    Divide the chicken between 3 freezer bags, about 300g in each. Pour a third of the marinade into each bag and squash out the air.

  3. 3

    Lay the bags flat and freeze for up to 3 months.

  4. 4

    To cook, thaw a bag overnight in the fridge. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat.

  5. 5

    Tip in the chicken and sauce. Cook for 12 minutes, turning, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and sticky.

    12 min
  6. 6

    Scatter over the sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.

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