a frozen Family Pack of Chicken Cutlets

Do You Have a Family Pack of Chicken Cutlets in the Freezer?

In a perfect world, you prep that family pack of chicken, freezing each amount in the spices and marinade you need for each recipe. But what if you didn’t?

You had good intentions when you bought that family pack of chicken cutlets on sale. You really did. It was a good deal and you knew you could divide it up into 2 or even 3 family dinners, cut into the size you need, spice or marinate, and then freeze.

And yes, if you did that it would have been a pleasure every time you can just pull that chicken out of the freezer and cook or bake fresh. 

It’s still a good idea.

a frozen Family Pack of Chicken Cutlets

But what if you didn’t? If you didn’t, chances are that you just stuck that family pack into the freezer. You might have a pack of chicken in there now. And what do you do?

Thaw the whole thing? But it will take too long and you don’t need all of it. Or, maybe you do need all of it and you forgot to take it out in time to thaw. 

a frozen Family Pack of Chicken Cutlets and slices of frozen chicken on a cutting board with a stainless knife.

You can still use it to prepare dinner in time! Simply slice the frozen chicken into thin slices.

Sprinkling salt onto slices of frozen chicken on a cutting board.

Sprinkle with salt. This will make it thaw faster.

Closeup of slices of frozen chicken, sprinkled with salt, on a cutting board.

You’ll be amazed at how quickly the chicken is ready to be used.

Thawed slices of chicken cutlets on a cutting board.

Now we’re ready to cook!

What are you making with your thawed chicken?

It might be the Tasted-Like-Fried Cornflake Schnitzel, the BBQ Glazed Chicken, or the Charred Chicken Wraps from Dinner Done 2. 

You can browse our 20+ Recipes using Chicken Cutlets or try one of the favorites below!

Sheet Pan Chicken Sandwiches

This recipe should have gotten into Dinner Done 2 but just just missed the deadline!

Schnitzel and Slaw

The two classic items that are so much better together!

Smokey Baked Schnitzel

One of our favorite crumb coatings.

schnitzel
3-Ingredient, 3-Step Crispy Onion Chicken (Kid and Adult-Friendly!) Need a quick dinner in a jiffy that will please everyone?

Crispy Onion Chicken

So easy and kid-friendly too.

Creamy Buffalo Poppers

A twist on a Dinner Done favorite.

Bissli Shnitzel

A perennial kid-favorite (although you might be more inclined to save the junky recipes for another week!)

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15 responses to “Do You Have a Family Pack of Chicken Cutlets in the Freezer?”

  1. Cook Avatar
  2. faigy Avatar
    faigy

    Wow what knife is that? Also, do you wash off the salt once it defrosts?

    1. sari Avatar
      sari

      I WONDER!!!

    2. Dina Avatar
      Dina

      yes good questions!

    3. Miri Avatar
      Miri

      I don’t know what knife that one is but IKEA makes similar looking knives. I have them and they’re also really nice and smooth!

    4. Baila Avatar
      Baila

      It’s the hast knife they often recommend

  3. leah Avatar
    leah

    in israel there is no need to wash of salt

  4. CS Avatar
    CS

    Does anyone have a good idea for baked schnitzel crumbs that are Gluten Free? my daughter dislikes the gluten free Panko crumbs from Kikoman and Chef John creations.

    1. r.f Avatar
      r.f

      Gefen corn flake crumbs are gluten free.

      1. TS Avatar
        TS

        The Gefan crumbs are no longer gluten free! They have malt in it

    2. Msl Avatar
      Msl

      I find that gf panko crumbs taste better than regular bradcjmbs

    3. AG Avatar
      AG

      I use almond flour in place of crumbs and it comes out delicious.

    4. RIvka Avatar
      RIvka

      Hi my daughter is glutenfree i make them with corn flakes crumbs and they are delices

    5. Leah Avatar
      Leah

      Taanug makes GF corn flake crumbs and a “panko” corn flake crumb that are GF and delicious

  5. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    Would this work for ground beef?

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