Day 2 of 2: Freezer Friendly, Pecan Crusted Chicken Strips

      Another great choice for a healthy meal at home.

• 6 pounds of chicken tenders
• 2 cups honey
• 1 cup spicy brown mustard
• 3/4 oil oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 3 cups Panko
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 6 gallon freezer bags
• 3 quart freezer bags

Place chicken evenly in the gallon freezer bags.

In a large bowl, mix honey, mustard, olive oil, salt, garlic, pepper & salt.  Pour over the chicken in the bags.

Measure 1 cup Panko, 1/2 cup chopped pecans & place in the quart freezer bags. Seal.  

Place the chicken & crumbs in the second freezer bag so that all items for this recipe are stored together in the freezer.

Label all bags with your name, date, meal, how to prepare/cook.

To cook:  Thaw. Pour crumbs on a plate. Roll chicken in crumbs.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  It is that easy and that tasty! Really!

Recipe source: The Warehouse Gourmet by Kati Neville & Lindsay Tkacsik