Cheap dinner on the run from fast food

When ever I sleep too late in the afternoon and don't have time to get a full meal together, I have a quick solution.

When I leave the house for work, I have to bring two meals with me, since I leave the house at 3PM, return at 7AM.  When in a hurry, I grab a can of pork and beans.  Then I head to McDonalds.  I get 2 grilled chicken patties, no bread, no lettuce, no tomato.  I have them slice the patties like they were going on the salad.  It seems every McDonald's charges different for this, but the one down the block from my house charges $1 each.   I normally get BBQ sauce or Sweet and Sour sauce to dip the strips in.  Works great for me, but I know the BBQ  Sauce or S&S are not on the list for some of you.  I am fortunate, I can eat almost anything.

Hiya George, this sounds like a great idea!! As far as the sauce goes, that is your choice and obviously works for you. My motto is "stay out of other people's plates.
Take care..smile.

God bless you for saying that.  I know that is how it is.  I can tolerate the sauce, plus I am trying to maintain.  Keep losing a little, then gain a little, which is fine by me.

I have posted on other boards where I feel like every time I post I feel like I have to give a disclaimer... "This works for me"...

I think OFF is rather unique and this is why my home is here. I have seen way too many "preachers" on other forums. It is either their way, or no way.
I did not need any help getting fat!  
 

Hi George, that sounds like a plan.  I would never have thought of ordering grilled chicken au naturel.  When I have no other choice but to eat fast food, it's Wendy's chili or a grilled chicken salad from any fast food place.  I love to cook, and always have lots of leftovers.  My solution for quick lunches to grab for work is putting leftovers in 1/2 cup and 1 cup containers on the freezer door.  I open the door in the morning, grab and go.  I have a stash of chili beans, spaghetti sauce, meatballs, BBQ chicken, vegetable beef soup...  The power outage during Gustav diminished my supply - but I was able to salvage several of my lunches.
Debbie

What kind of containers do you use to freeze in?

Unfortunately we don't have leftovers per se.  We cook something with the intent of 2-3 meals.

Goerge, sorry I'm just seeing your question.  I use those little ziploc disposable/reusable containers.
Deb

I just did not think those could be used to freeze stuff.  I thought they are not really air tight and might get freezer burn on the food.

George,

We have to get resourceful when ordering out. That is a good solution and McDonalds are easy to find. They don't care if they throw the chicken on a bun or serve it plain and for $1 it is a cheap meal too. Thanks

Annette

hey that sounds good to me george!!! i think i would use the ranch dressing tho or the chipotle sauce on mine...but still sounds good!!!

hugs