Knorr Season and Shake

lrushe

Has anybody tried these? Had it last week for my dinner and all I can say is yum!
Basically it comes in a packet like a packet of soup, there is a roasting bag with it. Just chop up some meat and veg, chuck it in the bag with a little water then into an oven proof dish and into the oven for 45 mins.
It is so convenient, I was able to put it in the oven and pop down to the shops and by the time I got back I had a hot, tasty, healthy meal.
Best of all the only washing up I had was the knife, chopping board and oven dish!

chucken1

I meant to buy it today but I forgot ..old age kicking in!! I saw the ad for it and it does look handy. Is it really tasty? I was thinking of using chicken..what meat did you use? And I wonder would it be nice with no meat..you know just veggies?

lrushe

chucken1 wrote: »

I meant to buy it today but I forgot ..old age kicking in!! I saw the ad for it and it does look handy. Is it really tasty? I was thinking of using chicken..what meat did you use? And I wonder would it be nice with no meat..you know just veggies?

It is sooo tasty and filling too! I used beef with the 'Rustic' flavoured one as I had defrosted some steak from the night before so I didn't want to waste it but I didn't have time to do a whole steak dinner like I normally would so I just diced up the steak, threw it into the bag with some carrots and potatoes, added the water, shook it up and in it went into the oven. I think the 'Mediterranean' flavour would be lovely with chicken, peppers and tomatoes, that will be my next adventure!:)
I would say having just veg would be fine as it is well seasoned plus the veg are so tender when them come out, really nice.
My bf isn't a big veg eater and won't touch potatoes and even he cleaned his plate, for that reason alone it gets the thumbs up from me!:)

chucken1

Great idea for a lazy Christmas Day dinner ...Ssshhhh tell no one!!

murt101

We've just tried the Mediterranean one and it was gorgeous! I used chicken, tomatoes, courgette, a pepper and served with rice. Big hit, will definitely try it again! Oh and no water required for this one.

onway

Any idea as to the salt content of these packets?

unkel

I looked for them in Tesco a few weeks ago and couldn't find any

As for the salt content - probably not good. If I get my hands on one, I'll post back here.

corblimey

I'm the same, unkel, no idea where Tesco is hiding them (although I've only ever seen UK ads where they're called Coleman's Season and Shake, assuming they're the same thing). Found them in Dunnes last weekend.

Tetra

Nutrition Information:

Typical values per 100g as sold:

Energy: 1260kj/300kcal
Protein: 10.3g
Carbohydrate: 56.8g
of which sugars: 27.5g
Fat: 2.1g
of which saturates: 0.8g
Fibre: 5.9g
Sodium: 6.16g
Salt: 15.40g

% GDA per serving*:
Energy 10%
Carbohydrate of which sugars: 7%
Fat: 3%
Salt: 25%
*not including recipe hint
(Recipe hint: serve with potatoes, rice, couscous or pasta)

Front of packet says:
Each serving provides
Calories 209 (10%)
Sugars 6.4g (7%)
Fat 2.2g (3%)
Saturates 0.6g (3%)
Salt 1.51g (25%)

lrushe

onway wrote: »

Any idea as to the salt content of these packets?

About 5g per pack

Ci2co

5g per pack?

Sodium: 6.16g
Salt: 15.40g

lrushe

Ci2co wrote: »

5g per pack?

The nutritional info is based on a 100g, the pack is only about 30g, give or take.

unkel

On sale in Tesco atm for €1

Bought one today and will let you know what I think whenever I'll use it

Lornen

Went on sale in Tesco for a euro so I have about 10!

Rustic = amazing.
Mediterranean = not so bad but courgette gets a bit sloppy.
Paprika = Waste of time. Just shake a jar of powdered paprika over your chicken.. Same flavour, but cheaper.

lrushe

Lornen wrote: »

Went on sale in Tesco for a euro so I have about 10!

Rustic = amazing.
Mediterranean = not so bad but courgette gets a bit sloppy.
Paprika = Waste of time. Just shake a jar of powdered paprika over your chicken.. Same flavour, but cheaper.

+1

unkel

Lornen wrote: »

Rustic = amazing.
Mediterranean = not so bad but courgette gets a bit sloppy.
Paprika = Waste of time. Just shake a jar of powdered paprika over your chicken.. Same flavour, but cheaper.

And now you tell me

Bought the Mediterranean one. Courgette is very watery, so I won't be using it. Might go back to Tesco to get a few Rustic ones based on your recommendation

Lornen

unkel wrote: »

And now you tell me

Bought the Mediterranean one. Courgette is very watery, so I won't be using it. Might go back to Tesco to get a few Rustic ones based on your recommendation

You won't be sorry! I used chicken, parsnips, carrots and potatoes. It came out an absolute treat. Lovely stuff for a quick, mess free dinner. Get a crusty baguette for it to clean up the bowl, will not regret it!

nix84

I had the paprika one the other night. had it with wedges, salad and coleslaw. absolutely gorgeous and i swear to god, i have NEVER had chicken that juicy! i'll def be tryin the other 2 one thing though, it says shake untill the chicken is evenly coated. make sure ya do this coz if it sticks in one place it can be overpowering. and also, piercing holes in the bag does not make the skin crispy like it says on the packet!

corblimey

I've had all 3 now, and can agree with the above assesements, Rustic is the best, paprika is a waste of time, and mediterranean gets a bit wet.

Lornen

corblimey wrote: »

I've had all 3 now, and can agree with the above assesements, Rustic is the best, paprika is a waste of time, and mediterranean gets a bit wet.

What Knorr Shake and Bake connoisseurs we are! :pac:

Alun

I'm fairly sure those bags are available separately so it shouldn't be that difficult to figure out a mix of herbs /spices / seasonings to do something similar on your own I'd guess?

eastbono

Had the mediteranean (sp??) one last week and had the same problem with the courgette. Will be omitting courgette next time. I served it with cous cous.

kerash

I'm just about to cook one of these but the fecking bag ripped!:mad:

Little Acorn

Just saw an ad for a similar looking product. It's from a brand called Maggi, and is called Maggi So Juicy.
They look yummy!
Garlic for chicken:
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/Images/ExternalImages/ProductsDetailed/45/185645.jpg?ts=634334260404
Mixed Herb for chicken:
http://sojuicy.co.uk/-inc/img/graphic_hero_mixedHerbs.jpg
Paprika for Chicken:
http://sojuicy.co.uk/-inc/img/graphic_hero_paprika.jpg
Sweet and Sour for Chicken:
http://sojuicy.co.uk/-inc/img/graphic_hero_sweetAndSour.jpg

Never heard of this brand before but found some links for them.
http://www.sojuicy.co.uk/
and some of their other products
http://www.maggi.com.my/

Anybody tried them before?

diddlybit

I'd buy one, but my reasoning against it is that the more popular they get, the more Knorr will advertsie them, and the more I will have to look at that ridiculous dancing on every ad break!:D

Lornen

diddlybit wrote: »

I'd buy one, but my reasoning against it is that the more popular they get, the more Knorr will advertsie them, and the more I will have to look at that ridiculous dancing on every ad break!:D

+1 The ad is shamefully annoying. I get embarrassed for the mother through my laptop screen.. Criiiiiiinge.

Batigol309

Little Acorn wrote: »

Just saw an ad for a similar looking product. It's from a brand called Maggi, and is called Maggi So Juicy.
They look yummy!
Garlic for chicken:
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/Images/ExternalImages/ProductsDetailed/45/185645.jpg?ts=634334260404
Mixed Herb for chicken:
http://sojuicy.co.uk/-inc/img/graphic_hero_mixedHerbs.jpg
Paprika for Chicken:
http://sojuicy.co.uk/-inc/img/graphic_hero_paprika.jpg
Sweet and Sour for Chicken:
http://sojuicy.co.uk/-inc/img/graphic_hero_sweetAndSour.jpg

Never heard of this brand before but found some links for them.
http://www.sojuicy.co.uk/
and some of their other products
http://www.maggi.com.my/

Anybody tried them before?

All the above on offer in Supervalu this week!!

Little Acorn

Batigol309 wrote: »

All the above on offer in Supervalu this week!!

Thank you! I must pop down to pick a few up. I had never actually seen them anywhere until the tv ad. Going to give the Knorr ones a go too.:)

niamhocxox

Batigol309 wrote: »

All the above on offer in Supervalu this week!!

Yup they are €1 each

Weedikins

Haven't tried the paprika (won't bother now!) but the others are yum. I put half a sliced onion and some sliced peppers in with the mediterranean one and it was lovely.

I cut some cold boiled spuds into chunks and mixed with the remaining onion, a few garlic cloves and olive oil in a roasting dish, and they were perfect by the time the chicken was cooked.

kenco

Had the med one last night and did it with pork chops, peppers, couple of spuds, red onion, parsnip and carrot. Threw in a little white wine for moisture and it was good!

unkel

Lornen wrote: »

You won't be sorry! I used chicken, parsnips, carrots and potatoes. It came out an absolute treat. Lovely stuff for a quick, mess free dinner.

Tried the rustic one tonight. Not bad, the potatoes came out really nice and soft. I'd recommend the chicken to be left in large chunks (size maybe a quarter of a fillet) to leave them juicier. Apart from the carrot and beans, I used a few mushrooms too and I reduced the amount of water used. Maybe this is a good idea too for the mediterranean one for someone who does want to use the courgettes for that one?

As you say a very handy and mess free dinner. Slice the ingredients, in the bag with a bit of water and the sauce, close the bag, shake and leave in preheated oven for 45 minutes (in a not-preheated roasting dish).

Fiona

I had the peri peri chicken one last night, nicest dinner I have had in a long time!
(I am not a great cook!)

ft9

Has anybody tried the chicken curry one yet?

Fiona

ft9 wrote: »

Has anybody tried the chicken curry one yet?

I am literally in the process of doing the chicken curry one now ill let you know tomorrow how it went!

Fiona

ft9 wrote: »

Has anybody tried the chicken curry one yet?

It's nice!!!

Recipe says 125ml of water I personally would bring this down to 100ml cos there is a lot of juice from the tomatoes that you put in.

I had Tesco microwave Basmati rice with this, it would have been even nicer if there was a hint of coconut off the curry.

Going to try the Mediterranean chicken this weekend but was thining of substituting the chicken with turkey breasts instead.

breakfast roll

Can I ask where you bought the chicken curry season and shake? I couldn't find it in Tesco or Superquinn

Fiona

I got it in Tesco? They have a special on in Dunnes as well some are only €1

January

Tried the Paprika chicken one for the first time tonight, NYOM.

curly from cork

Any opinions on the lamb one ? Had the med with chicken last night. Very nice.

Stench Blossoms

I've had the lemon and dill salmon one. Really really tastey.

angeldaisy

I've had the beef one now a couple of times and its yummy, but today I forgot about it whilst it was cooking - got distracted:o, and it's not forgiving like a normal stew would be. Whilst it was still tasty, the beef was a bit crispy in places and all the sauce had gone. Will have to remember the timer the next time!

Kat1170

Try your local Polish shop. Large range of these 'season and shake' type packets from a number of makers not just Knorr. Have to say the one for spare ribs is excellent.

niamh4626

Hiya,

I do love these shake and serve things but the salt content is huge. Anyone know where I could buy oven bags on their own and I'll give the spices a whirl - how hard canit be ehh??!!! I saw that glad make the oven bags but superquin/tesco dont seem to have them in stock....

Kat1170

You can get these in various sizes in Dunnes, Tesco etc.

Misticles

niamh4626 wrote: »

Hiya,

I do love these shake and serve things but the salt content is huge. Anyone know where I could buy oven bags on their own and I'll give the spices a whirl - how hard canit be ehh??!!! I saw that glad make the oven bags but superquin/tesco dont seem to have them in stock....

Well this hard... I got maggi and put it in the oven for the right time and temp.. The bag went black and disinitegrated with touch and the contents were partially stuck in some places- dominos was had