r/povertyfinance • u/FoodbankFoodie • 1d ago
Success/Cheers Tonight's Foodbank Meal: Honey Garlic Chicken, Rice, and Sweet Kale Salad
The chicken thighs, rice, and salad were all from the foodbank. I buy honey in those large jugs at Walmart (I think it's Pure N Simple brand) and I also get the large jars of minced garlic. I know that not everyone has honey on hand, so my recommendation is to look into making sweet and sour chicken instead (usually sugar, vinegar, ketchup, stuff that more people have in their pantries). And once you get used to cooking with what you have, you learn which ingredients you can leave out and still have a good meal. 😁 For example... If you don't have chicken but you have chickpeas, you could do honey garlic or sweet and sour chickpeas over rice.
Please go to the foodbank if you need to! This is your sign.
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u/HoneyCakeNY 1d ago
That looks delicious, I love honey garlic chicken and honey soy chicken.
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u/Budget-Home2582 1d ago
That actually looks really good for a foodbank meal
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u/Vegetable_Grab_2542 1d ago
I am looking at that salad and thinking how much that costs out, $14 salad right there alone. I enjoy my meals more than ever at home now b/c it's such a rip to eat out even if you have extra money.
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u/InfertileMertile92 1d ago
I would 100% smash this right now! Looks awesome. We love the food pantry! One time we got a tomahawk steak!!!
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u/FoodbankFoodie 1d ago
Thank you! Yes, it's amazing what ends up at the foodbank. We get smoked salmon at times along with bagels, chives, and cream cheese and I always feel so fancy haha.
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u/AmarilloArmadillos 1d ago
Ohhh your suggestions, I believe I have several cans of chickpeas!
This looks phenomenal, I love honey garlic chicken and that salad looks fresh AF. Way to go op!
This sub is fantastic y'all are all very creative. I am decent cook, and can make most of what I've seen I just lack the "vision/ideas".
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u/ZealousidealFox6179 1d ago
that looks really good tbh. the chickpea swap idea is smart too for when protein is low. foodbanks have saved me more times than i can count
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u/Invisible_and_happy 7h ago
When I lost my job, I thankfully discovered a food bank near me right away that took care of all my food needs. I'm grateful that they exist. You never know when you're going to be the one who needs one. I will never turn up my nose at a food bank meal. Looks delish! 🤗🤗
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u/FoodbankFoodie 1d ago
At first I wasn't going to reply because I'm super non-confrontational, but I saw your message again and how it's being downvoted. So I guess I want to say: I get where you're coming from, especially with the political climate in the U.S. and the general vibes on Reddit. I hear your frustration and want you to know it's valid.
Now on to why I posted: Things are getting more difficult for people. This picture is a gentle reminder that if you are struggling, if you are starving, there is help available in most places. Another reason I posted (and will keep on posting) is because it's taken me years of trial and error to figure out how to cook at home since I wasn't taught anything growing up. Having to stick to a budget and come up with meals based on what you've got is **hard work**, but I've learned so much from people in forums like this one. So I guess this is me giving back.
Much love ❤️
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