The Best Freezer Meals for the Grill Made with Chicken

Easy freezer meals really exist. And these freezer recipes for chicken are the best freezer meals for the grill.

And another bonus, they won’t take you all day to make them. Yes!

And all of them can be grilled too. Read in your hubby can cook dinner for the family.

Busy Doesn’t Have to Equal Unhealthy Last Minute Meals…

If you are like so many other moms you have a busy day. A day that involves doing so many things. Like taking care of the kids, paying the bills, getting the household chores done, and the list goes on and on.

A list that never seems to get every tasks marked off. A day that can feel like it’s running you instead of you running it. A day filled with the next big task in front of you or the loudest kid needing something.

And then dinner time rolls around. And you think, oh what are we going to have. You don’t want to resort to feeding your family a quick convenience meal but that happens from time to time. I won’t judge.

But you long to make delicious home-cooked meals for your family. Meals you can be proud of.

Meals your family eats so well you only see the tops of their head as they are gobbling it down. Only hearing a word from them when they come up for air to ask for more.

Meals that don’t take all day because sometimes you realize it’s almost time to eat right about dinner time.

Easy Freezer Meals Take the Stress of Out Cooking Dinner, It’s Really True

Easy freezer meals are the meals that help me get dinner done in minutes instead of hours.

Combine easy freezer meals cooked on the grill and you have a bunch of easy summer freezer meals done. Ready and waiting in the freezer.

You can enjoy your summer days with the kids knowing you have a meal ready to be cooked waiting in the freezer. Yes, you can have fun in the summer with your family and make delicious meals too.

Best of all, if your husband runs the grill at your house, he can cook dinner.

Making Freezer Meals is a Life, Money, and Time Saver

Because I’m all about saving money, I love to make my freezer to grill meals in batches when I find the meat on sale.

It saves money because you get the most expensive part of the meal on sale. Yes!

It saves time, because you only handle that yucky raw chicken and cleaning up that raw chicken mess once for many meals instead of cleaning up after each meal you prepare.

And these chicken freezer meals can be made on the grill. No heating the house when it’s 90 degrees outside to cook dinner.

These freezer meals can also be made in the oven, slow cooker or instant pot. So they can be made any time of the year.

When you can save time and money, its life changing. Well, at least it can be lifesaving on those busy days.

Good Freezer Meals…

What are Good Freezer Meals to Make?

Do you have to cook freezer meals before freezing?

The best freezer meals are ones that taste fresh. And they taste fresh because they are frozen without cooking first. Throw all the ingredients together in a bag, seal, label and freeze. Easy peasy!

They are freezer meals that are easy to assemble. You don’t want to have to spend hours planning prepping, chopping and cutting. So good freezer meals to make have only a little vegetable prep or sauces to make.

The best freezer meals to make are one that are easy to cook or can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Like these chicken freezer meals for the grill. Yes, they can be grilled but these can easily be baked in the oven or put into the crock pot or even an instant pot to cook.

How Long Do Homemade Freezer Meals Last?

When storing food in the freezer, frozen foods remain safe indefinitely but the quality of the meals can go down with time according to the USDA. So storage times are for food quality.

How long a homemade freezer meal will last depends on whether it has been cooked or not. Most cooked meats can last in a freezer 2-4 months when it is packaged properly.

Uncooked meat like this chicken freezer meals can last 9-12 months in the freezer. Plus uncooked freezer meals, just taste fresher. That’s because you the meals are cooked the day of serving instead of a month or two before.

What are the Best Freezer Containers to Freeze Food In?

The best freezer containers to freeze food in are freezer containers or freezer bags. These are containers that are made to go into the freezer, seal tight and hold up to the cold temperatures.

Don’t use containers like old butter tubs or plastic containers. They don’t seal tightly. Your food can end up freezer burnt. It’s best to use a freezer containers, freezer bags, or even a vacuum sealer to keep food sealed well and fresh.

Freezer Containers can be great to store in. Can be cleaned and reused over and over. And depending on the type you get, you might be able to reheat or cook right in them.

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Here’s a set of Glass Freezer Containers and a set of Plastic Freezer containers.

The only problem with freezer containers is they can be bulky if you are limited on freezer space. If freezer space is limited try using freezer bags instead.

Freezer Bags are what I use the most. They are easy to purchase at any store. And if you get the stand and fill type, you don’t need anything to help them stand up while you fill them. I love the stand and fill bags.

But if you don’t have the stand and fill type bags, you get these handy clips to help the bags stay upright while you fill them.

And the final reason freezer bags are better is that you can freeze them laying flat and then stand them up so they take less room in your freezer. This is a great way to maximize the space in your freezer.

Now Lets Get Down to How to Make Freezer Meals for the Grill

I think making freezer meals for the grill is the easiest type of freezer meals.

And you can make all 10 of these freezer recipes below in about an hour if you need to trim the chicken. Or in about 30 minutes tops if you are using frozen chicken breast in a bag. Yes, you can use the frozen chicken breast without thawing them.

Each chicken freezer meal recipe below is easy to make in just four steps.

1. Make the sauce. They need usually just a couple of ingredients.

2. Place the sauce in the bag.

3. Add the chicken, seal the bag and massage to distribute the sauce all over the chicken.

4. Label and freeze

To prepare the chicken freezer meals…

You only need to thaw the freezer meal pack overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave if you forget to take it out of the freezer the night before.

Then grill or place in the slow cooker or bake.

That’s it.

10 of the Best Freezer Meals for the Grill

Now for the chicken freezer to grill recipes. You will love these. These are the best tried-and-true chicken freezer to grill recipes.

Italian Chicken

Ingredients
1/3 Bottle of Italian Dressing
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Place the Italian dressing into a gallon-sized freezer bag.
Add the chicken pieces.
Zip the bag and move the chicken around in the bag to fully coat the chicken.
Remove any extra air in the bag, label and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients
1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast or other chicken pieces

Prepare for the Freezer

Place the barbecue sauce into a gallon-sized freezer bag.
Add the chicken pieces.
Zip the bag and move the chicken around in the bag to fully coat the chicken.
Remove any extra air in the bag, label and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Spice and Herb Rubbed Chicken

Ingredients
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Thyme
4 Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Mix all the ingredients except the chicken in a bowl.
Rub the seasoning mix on all sides.
Place the seasoned chicken in a freezer bag and then seal.
Label and Freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Garlic and Herb Chicken

Ingredients
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Onion Powder
1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Mix all the ingredients except the chicken in a bowl.
Rub the seasoning mix on all sides.
Place the seasoned chicken in a freezer bag and then seal.
Label and Freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
You can use your favorite teriyaki sauce for ease of making this one. Serve it as a sandwich.

Ingredients
1/3 cup Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Ginger grated
1 clove Garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Mix all the ingredients except chicken in a freezer bag.
Then add chicken and zip the freezer bag.
Move the chicken around to coat on all side.
Remove the extra air, seal, label, and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Maple Mustard Chicken

Ingredients
1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
4 Chicken Breast or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Mix all the ingredients except chicken in a freezer bag.
Then add chicken and zip the freezer bag.
Move the chicken around to coat on all side.
Remove the extra air, seal, label, and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Island Chicken

Ingredients
1/4 cup Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Oil
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
4 Chicken Breast or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Place all the ingredients except the chicken in a freezer bag. Seal and mix.
Add the chicken to the bag.
Seal, label, and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Maple Glazed Chicken

Ingredients
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
4 Chicken Breast or Thighs

Prepare for the Freezer

Place the sauce ingredients into a zipper freezer bag and mix.
Place the chicken into the sauce and zip.
Then move the chicken around to coat it.
Label and Freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Garlic Parsley Chicken

Ingredients
3 tablespoons Oil
2 tablespoons Honey
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 pound Chicken Pieces

Prepare for the Freezer

Mix all the ingredients except chicken in a freezer bag.
Then add chicken and zip the freezer bag.
Move the chicken around to coat on all side.
Remove the extra air, seal, label, and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients
4 tablespoons Oil
5 tablespoons Honey
3 teaspoons Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 pound Chicken Pieces

Prepare for the Freezer

Mix all the ingredients except chicken in a freezer bag.
Then add chicken and zip the freezer bag.
Move the chicken around to coat on all side.
Remove the extra air, seal, label, and freeze.

Prepare Now, If you want to prepare the chicken the same day. Let the chicken marinated in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes then cook as desired.

From Frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then prepare below. If you forget to defrost the chicken, you can defrost it in the microwave.

Grill it, Preheat the grill and then cook about 5-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and meat is no longer pink.

Crock Pot it, Dump the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 or until done and no longer pink inside.

Oven Roast it, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. Cook about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink inside.

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Those are the best freezer meals for the grill. You’ll be able to get dinner on the table in no time with these meals ready and waiting for you in the freezer. The best part is you can make all 10 in less than an hour.

So the next time you see chicken on sale, buy a little extra and make these meals for the freezer.