Recipes for Frozen Chicken Opened

Safe ways to use frozen chicken opened past its expiration date

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

A comforting soup made with expired frozen chicken to make the most of your ingredients.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen chicken, thawed and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  7. Serve the chicken and vegetable soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
  8. Enjoy this comforting and nourishing soup!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

A flavorful and easy-to-make recipe using slightly expired frozen chicken to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb slightly expired frozen chicken, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  5. Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven.
  6. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture on warm tortillas. Add optional toppings if desired.
  7. Enjoy your delicious chicken fajitas!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

A delicious stir-fry recipe that uses expired frozen chicken to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen chicken, thawed and cut into strips
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
  7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve the chicken stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles.
  9. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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