Steaming chicken?

dmmarie21
dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
edited September 19 in Recipes
So, I'm running low on groceries, the fiance is eating dinner elsewhere, and as tempting as it is just to order pizza and have a glass of wine, I think I'll try to be good :grumble:

I have the steamer bags from glad, and I know I've read recipes about steaming chicken and veggies in them, I was wondering if anyone has ever steamed chicken frozen, with veggies? And some good, quick recipes. All the help I can get will be appreciated, because I am STARVING :noway:

And, I don't have fresh veggies. I have frozen broc and spinach I know, and maybe 1/2 a fresh yellow squash. Thanks!

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  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    So, I'm running low on groceries, the fiance is eating dinner elsewhere, and as tempting as it is just to order pizza and have a glass of wine, I think I'll try to be good :grumble:

    I have the steamer bags from glad, and I know I've read recipes about steaming chicken and veggies in them, I was wondering if anyone has ever steamed chicken frozen, with veggies? And some good, quick recipes. All the help I can get will be appreciated, because I am STARVING :noway:

    And, I don't have fresh veggies. I have frozen broc and spinach I know, and maybe 1/2 a fresh yellow squash. Thanks!
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I would try it. :happy: I have had steamed ckn off of the stove and it turns out great, add some spices, and the juices flavor the vegies really nicely. I don't have the glad steaming bags, but I have used the steamable meals before--there is a chicken marinara that I try to keep on hand for those days I can't think of anything--They are really good!!:love: Good luck, :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • glendaz
    glendaz Posts: 55
    I'm not sure I would do it with the chicken frozen...your veggies might get overcooked. I think I would defrost it a little before I began steaming. Lemon pepper on chicken is really tasty. I would also add some lemon juice to add a little tartness to the veggies. A dash of red pepper flakes does wonders for many vegetables as well! Good luck
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    Thanks for the tips!

    I ended up steaming the chicken frozen. I put it in the bag alone, plain, and steamed for 12 minutes. Took it out, seasoned with basil, a little lime juice, garlic powder, minced garlic, and threw in half peeled sliced squash, frozen broc, baby carrots and steamed 6 minutes to make sure the chicken was done. The veggies were wonderful, the chicken was a little dry... won't steam as long next time, but, it was still pretty good. I had some leftover rice and a piece of my niece's first birthday cake :laugh:
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