Non-spicy frozen chicken strips??

[Reagan&Co.]

Ok, I can make this budget related!
I like to keep a bag of frozen chicken strips on hand for DS. He loves them, but complains that they are too spicy and burn his mouth. I have tried WalMart brand and Tyson so far.

Anyone else had this problem? Any other brands out there to try that are less seasoned?

 

[GinCar]

I so understand!

I'm not sure where else they sell Foster Farms,but my kids and DH all say they taste the best and are not spicy.
I buy mine at Safeway (Von's in California).
I always bought the "nugget" form because of young children. Yesterday, they had the strips BOGO and they were a hit, too.

Good Luck!

 

[CuteAndFluffy]

You could make your own--much easier to control your spices/salt that way. Make a batch, freeze them on a cookie sheet to keep them separate and then bag them up. Reheat in a 425 oven for about 10 mintues (or in the micro since they're fully cooked). You can also cut them in strips or fries if that's more appealing.

Here's a good one I found. You could swap mayo for the mustard with no problem.

Baked Popcorn Chicken
Olive oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs
1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, mustard and salt. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, spread the panko.

Add the chicken pieces to the egg white mixture and toss to coat. A few pieces at a time, transfer the chicken to the bread crumbs and toss to thoroughly coat.

Transfer the breaded chicken pieces to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them close together but not touching. When all of the chicken is on the baking sheet, spritz them lightly with cooking spray.

Bake for 15 minutes, then use a spatula or tongs to flip the chicken pieces. Continue baking until golden brown and no longer pink at the center, another 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Servings: 8 (48 pieces total)

 

[bjscheel]

I feel for ya too! Why does every place that makes chicken think they have to put pepper on it! Our grocery store sells some Tyson chicken nuggets- not in the box, but more like a bulk package. They are great and plain. (not strips, I know) "Fast Fixin'" is also pretty light on the spice- I've found it in patties and popcorn chicken. I haven't found the perfect "strip" yet.

 

[gr8leg8]

You could make your own
Here's a good one I found. You could swap mayo for the mustard with no problem.

Thank you Cute & Fluffy !!

I am going to give this one a try. After seeing Food Inc. I am trying to ween DD off Tyson.

 

[EKW]

My son likes the Fast Fixin' brand. I buy them at King Soopers in the "industrial foods" aisle, lol! A box has about 4 lbs in it and costs $8.86. The box holds two plastic reclosable bags...zipper in front...so they last forever.

 

[EKW]

You could make your own--much easier to control your spices/salt that way. Make a batch, freeze them on a cookie sheet to keep them separate and then bag them up. []

If you want healthy, that's the way to go. If you want budget, not so much! Where I live two chicken breasts cost $10.

You can buy the bargain breasts, but they are thin and full of added fluids, chemicals, and preservatives. (The ones that come in bags of 8 or 10.)

 

[ShanPooh]

I've seen Naked Nuggets (no breading) at Costco. Also, I think Tyson makes a nugget/tender that is Honey Battered.

 

[squirrel]

Do you have M&M Meat shops down in the US? That's the kind I buy and they aren't spicy at all. Real chicken-not pressed.

I'm still trying to use up a package of perogies that are too spicy.

 

[CuteAndFluffy]

You could make your own--much easier to control your spices/salt that way. Make a batch, freeze them on a cookie sheet to keep them separate and then bag them up. []

If you want healthy, that's the way to go. If you want budget, not so much! Where I live two chicken breasts cost $10.

You can buy the bargain breasts, but they are thin and full of added fluids, chemicals, and preservatives. (The ones that come in bags of 8 or 10.)

OK--Minor hijack here--sorry--That surprises me. I am able to buy good quality fr/org chicken breasts from a local butcher for less than that. It isn't quite as inexpensive as the big freezer bags or fresh on sale, but it's far less than the price you pay. Places like Whole Paycheck are pricey. I wonder if you might find better prices if you shop around.

The other part that puzzles me is the implication that you would feed kids the premade nuggets because they're budget, but wouldn't feed them homemade nuggets made from the frozen breasts because the breasts are filled with additives. I find that to be a curious jump in logic, but perhaps that isn't what you're saying. To me it seems like a great middle step in moving toward a less processed diet without upending the whole applecart.

Anyways---OP--I hope you find a brand that works for you. I remember my nephew crying because he got a bite of pickle on his burger and it was too spicy (poor kid). Seems funny at the time, but when you have a supertaster there are all kinds of little things to deal with that you never expect.

 

[tinkmom2]

I make my own nuggets like the PP poster stated. I buy one of those huge 3 lb bags of chicken breast and also make homemade fries with it. It's a dish my kids love and I sometimes sneak veggies in. That idea is from the Jessica Seinfeld book "Deceptively Delicious." PS. Many stores do have organic chicken breasts if that's your thing

 

[Familyof4lovesDW]

Schwan's has the best chicken strips. If you know someone who has them come I would suggest trying a bag they are great!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Tyson makes chicken strips that is honey battered. They are so good, they are crispy with a hint of honey. My niece loves these and could eat a half bag by herself and she is 4 and tiny!

 

[hrslvr142]

I love Kroger brand and can often find them at sale. I am single and cooking is not exactly my favorite thing to do but with these I can make a quick salad, just microwave a couple and cut them up and add them in fact often make 2, one for lunch the next day or zap them with a baked potato, add some veggies and it again is a quick easy dinner. I like them microwaved just as well in the oven. When my kids and grandkids are over they like them as well. I can easily get 7-8 meals out of one bag, I believe they are either 2 or 3 lbs and the last time I bought them they were on sale for $5.49.

 

[dis-happy]

Don't buy Tyson plain frozen strips in a bag...they are terrible. There was a whole thread about how someone could try to use them up (she ended up returning them instead).

 

[PinkRhombus]

I've bought the big box of the Tyson ones at Sam's before and they are pretty good. I don't fry them, I put them under a low broiler setting in my oven for 10 minutes for each side.

I don't think they're spicy.

You could try the bagged frozen tenders and bread them yourself. Tyson has a natural brand...others also that I've seen at the store.

I would fry those in a little olive oil.

 

[Planogirl]

We get the Tyson southern fried strips and really like them. They do have seasoning though so they might be too spicy?