About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD
- 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
- Dietary Considerations: meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
- all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
- 320 calories
- 56 g protein
- equivalent to 1/3 lb of fresh chicken
- Meal Net Weight: 2.9 oz | 82 g
- Meal Includes: seasoned chicken salad mix with veggies & fruit
- Required: cool water
- Recommended: long-handled spoon; 2-3 tortillas
Remove
natural desiccant.
Add
2/3 cup (5 oz / 147 ml) of cool water to the pouch and stir.
Press
air from pouch; seal and lay flat.
Steep
for 15 minutes - flipping over occasionally.
ENJOY!
your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients:
Cage Free Chicken, Parmesan Cheese, Organic Apples (apple, ascorbic acid, citric acid), Cream Cheese (cream cheese [milk, culture, salt, carob bean gum, enzyme] and nonfat milk), Spices, Green Bell Pepper, Salted Butter, Mesquite Seasoning (sea salt, spices [black pepper, chili pepper, red pepper, oregano], dehydrated vegetables [onion, garlic, red bell pepper], demerara sugar, natural mesquite smoke flavor, citric acid, silicon dioxide [to prevent caking]), Natural Mesquite Smoke, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, yeast, chives, guar gum, dill, parsley), Onion Powder, Celery, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Purple Shallots, White Onion, Bell Pepper Granules, Organic Chives, Green Onions, Parsley
Special Notes:
CONTAINS: Milk
PROCESSED IN A FACILITY THAT HANDLES WHEAT, EGG, MILK, SOYBEAN, PEANUT AND TREE NUT PRODUCTS.
Press Articles
Break from the uninspired trail meal and reach for this modern twist on chicken salad. "I loved the big, juicy hunks of meat with peas and currants, seasoned with mango and fragrant curry powder," says one tester, who rehydrated this cold-water-prep wrap on-trail in Washington's Wenatchee Mountains. "I stopped for one minute to add water to the bag so it would rehydrate while I hiked. Twenty minutes later, I sat down for a gourmet lunch." Mix in the included packet of ranch dressing to add creaminess - and an extra 11 grams of fat per serving. Great for chilly weather. BYO bread or tortilla.
— Backpacker Magazine Spring Gear Guide, April 2013
Reviews (17)
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The Packit Gourmet Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad Backpacking Meal is a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal that is perfect for a day on the trail. The chicken salad is made with cage-free chicken that is smoked over mesquite wood, giving it a smoky flavor that is both savory and sweet. The chicken salad is also mixed with fresh onions, peppers, celery, and tart apple, which adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. The salad is then dressed with creamy mayonnaise, which helps to bind all of the ingredients together. The Packit Gourmet Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad Backpacking Meal is easy to prepare. Simply add cold water to the pouch, seal it, and shake it to mix. The meal is then ready to eat in minutes. The meal is also lightweight and compact, making it easy to pack for a day hike or backpacking trip. I highly recommend the Packit Gourmet Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad Backpacking Meal to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal that is perfect for a day on the trail. Here are some pros and cons of the Packit Gourmet Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad Backpacking Meal: Pros: Delicious Easy to prepare Lightweight and compact Good source of protein Cons: Mayonnaise can be messy Not as filling as some other backpacking meals Overall, I think the Packit Gourmet Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad Backpacking Meal is a great option for a quick and easy meal on the trail. It's delicious, easy to prepare, and lightweight and compact. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new backpacking meal to try.
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Very tasty! Everything hydrated very well and turned out to be a delicious meal. I find myself loving this for a filling, savory breakfast. If you like chicken salad, you'll probably like this.
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Another great chicken salad. Great taste and versatile cold soak meal for the trail. Thumbs up
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I travel and use this as my lunch inflight, just bring my own crackers.
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Smell is absolutely fantastic! I love cold soaking my lunches. They are fantastic. Gives a much needed protein punch to my trail. I’ve tried quite a few of these cold soak lunch options and I think this one is my favorite. Great on tortillas or on Triscuits
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Delicious! Different than a lot of lunches. Miles better than a tuna or chicken packet. Good portion size. Rehydrated perfectly! Loved this on Black Pepper Triscuits!
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This is one of my all time favorite freeze dried meals and is one of my regular “go-to” meals. I enjoy it with spinach tortilla / wraps. I especially appreciate the cool water option.
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My kids and I all love every variety of the Chicken salad meals - we add the cool water before we head out for the day and then put on either crackers or small street taco size tortillas. Every time we head out on an overnight trip my kids ask if we are bringing these for lunch. They are filling and tasty.
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I used the cold water method in the morning to have this re-hydrated by lunch to have with my tortillas. It really is a personal preference but this one had a little to much "mesquite" flavor for me. The consistency and preparation instructions were spot on.
Cooking Method
just add water
Water Required
5 ounces
Temperature
cool water
Cook time
15 minutes
Serving
8 Ounces
Bring Your Own
tortillas or hearty crackers
