A few years back, Trader Joe's came out with mini chicken and mini beef tacos that replaced a long time fan favorite. The supplier had to have changed, because they were a disaster of epic proportions. (Ok, that may be a little over the top...but they weren't good. At all.) Now, TJ's is back with…
Recently I picked up Trader Joe's Grilled Chili Lime Chicken in the refrigerated case as a just-in-casers for a night I was only cooking for myself. I used it in a burrito bowl, but it's now one of the stars of a salad I've been eating at least 1-2x a week for lunch. Mostly Trader…
We're gonna try something new and see how posting video goes. I'm a big fan of pot pie and hand pies in all their incarnations, savory or sweet. So when I saw Trader Joe's Handheld Chicken Pot Pies, I knew they were coming home with me.
They come two to a package and I opted…
Let's start here. Yes, I have made mole, so I get how many ingredients and how much effort goes into it. So it's no surprise that a lot of people just default to the Doña Maria jar. And now, Trader Joe's is serving up a microwavable version for $7.99 that's almost even easier. You don't…
If you're looking for a side dish to go with Trader Joe's Middle Eastern Style kebabs (koobideh), Trader Joe's new pilaf is a pretty decent option. Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion pilaf ($4.49) is flavored with saffron, cinnamon and cumin and cooks up pretty quick in the microwave. It's similar to something we…
I'm not gonna string you along. Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage ($6.49 per 18.97 oz. bag) doesn't measure up as either karaage or chicken nuggets/fingers. Before we get to the taste test, let's take a look at Trader Joe's version on its own. So, the bag does say it's Japanese-inspired, leaving some room for variation.…
Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage - Contents of the bag before airfrying
Check back on Monday, August 7 for our take on Trader Joe's Japanese-Inspired Chicken Karaage. Now available in the freezer section ($6.49 per bag). We're doing a taste test versus Shirakiku Chicken Karaage.
In the meantime, check out some other chicken nugget reviews:
Caulipower…
With Trader Joe's Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers, it's all about the convenience. Ordinarily I'd make chicken skewers from scratch, but I get the value in not having to plan ahead to marinate the chicken, thread it on skewers and grill it. But then, the recommended reheat method is grilling...so I guess the savings is…
I know people love Trader Joe's frozen Indian entrees, but given some of portion problems we've been seeing, why not try Trader Joe's Tikka Masala Curry Sauce? Yep, it'll take longer than popping something in the microwave, but not *that* much longer. Start your rice, prep some chicken thighs, and you're pretty much ready…
It's Maple Dijon Marinated
As promised, here's the full rundown on Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken. AKA Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken. And although its marinade includes not just dijon mustard itself, but also mustard seeds and dijon mustard powder, maple syrup is the overall flavor that wins out.
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