Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad

smoked chicken with celery, chives & tart apples in a pepper-cream dressing

Our cold water prep, protein packed (40g) Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad captures the flavor of mesquite-smoked chicken (cage-free) mixed with fresh-tasting onions, peppers, celery, and a burst of tart apple — tossed with a pepper-cream dressing!

With the equivalent of 1/3 pound of fresh chicken, this hearty lunch can be enjoyed straight from the pouch or paired with a BYO-Bread-product of your choice!

UPDATE for long-time buyers of our Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad - our chef has magicked away the mayonnaise packets and replaced them with her own powdered recipe. Less weight, less mess, less trash but ALL of the same great flavor!

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About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

  • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
     
  • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
    • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
    • 410 calories 
    • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

ENJOY!

your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

Ingredients & Nutrition

 

 

Ingredients:

Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

Special Notes:

CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

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 (26)

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

  • 4

    4.0 Fork Rating

    by

    This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

  • 3

    3.0 Fork Rating

    by

    This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

  • 5

    5.0 Fork Rating

    by

    Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

Cooking Method

just add water

Water Required

5 ounces

Temperature

cool water

Cook time

5 minutes

Serving

10 Ounces

Bring Your Own

tortillas or hearty crackers

  • About
  • About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

    • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
       
    • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
      • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
      • 410 calories 
      • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

    ENJOY!

    your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

    Ingredients & Nutrition

     

     

    Ingredients:

    Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

    Special Notes:

    CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

    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 (26)

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

    • 4

      4.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 3

      3.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

    Cooking Method

    just add water

    Water Required

    5 ounces

    Temperature

    cool water

    Cook time

    5 minutes

    Serving

    10 Ounces

    Bring Your Own

    tortillas or hearty crackers

  • Instructions
  • About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

    • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
       
    • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
      • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
      • 410 calories 
      • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

    ENJOY!

    your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

    Ingredients & Nutrition

     

     

    Ingredients:

    Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

    Special Notes:

    CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

    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 (26)

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

    • 4

      4.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 3

      3.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

    Cooking Method

    just add water

    Water Required

    5 ounces

    Temperature

    cool water

    Cook time

    5 minutes

    Serving

    10 Ounces

    Bring Your Own

    tortillas or hearty crackers

  • Ingredients & Nutrition
  • About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

    • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
       
    • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
      • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
      • 410 calories 
      • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

    ENJOY!

    your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

    Ingredients & Nutrition

     

     

    Ingredients:

    Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

    Special Notes:

    CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

    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 (26)

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

    • 4

      4.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 3

      3.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

    Cooking Method

    just add water

    Water Required

    5 ounces

    Temperature

    cool water

    Cook time

    5 minutes

    Serving

    10 Ounces

    Bring Your Own

    tortillas or hearty crackers

  • Reviews (26)
  • About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

    • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
       
    • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
      • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
      • 410 calories 
      • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

    ENJOY!

    your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

    Ingredients & Nutrition

     

     

    Ingredients:

    Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

    Special Notes:

    CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

    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 (26)

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

    • 4

      4.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 3

      3.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

    Cooking Method

    just add water

    Water Required

    5 ounces

    Temperature

    cool water

    Cook time

    5 minutes

    Serving

    10 Ounces

    Bring Your Own

    tortillas or hearty crackers

  • Press
  • About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

    • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
       
    • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
      • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
      • 410 calories 
      • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

    ENJOY!

    your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

    Ingredients & Nutrition

     

     

    Ingredients:

    Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

    Special Notes:

    CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

    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 (26)

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

    • 4

      4.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 3

      3.0 Fork Rating

      by

      This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

    • 5

      5.0 Fork Rating

      by

      Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

    Cooking Method

    just add water

    Water Required

    5 ounces

    Temperature

    cool water

    Cook time

    5 minutes

    Serving

    10 Ounces

    Bring Your Own

    tortillas or hearty crackers

  • FAQS
  • About Our TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD

    • 1 Serving Backpacking Meal
       
    • Dietary Considerations:  meat dish (chicken); gluten conscious
      • all-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients
      • 410 calories 
      • 40 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 5 minutes - flipping over occasionally.

    ENJOY!

    your Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad on its own or as a wrap in a BYO-tortilla!

    Ingredients & Nutrition

     

     

    Ingredients:

    Chicken (white meat), Olive Oil, Pecans, Organic Apples, Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Bell Peppers, Organic Maple Syrup, Celery, BBQ Spice (Salt, Spices), Spices, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (buttermilk, garlic, salt, onion, corn starch, yeast, pepper, citric acid, dill weed, spices), Shallots, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Mesquite Smoke, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, Paprika

    Special Notes:

    CONTAINS: Milk, Pecans

    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 (26)

    • 5

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      This is surprisingly good! Very versatile! You can eat in on or with whatever you want. I ate it on wheat thins for lunch. Will definitely order again!

    • 5

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      This is delicious- a natural smokey taste, solid chunks of chicken in a delicious creamy sauce. In a tortilla with apple slices- so good! I'll be taking this on the trail.

    • 5

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      My new to item on the trail for a quick bite

    • 5

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      Excellent quality. I do doctor it up a little but on a cracker for lunch on the trail it cannot be beat l.

    • 4

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      This was my first meal by this company. Love the flavor of this chicken salad - not too much & not too little! The portion size was generous but not way too big. The chicken was a little dry but with the mayo & was fine. Less sodium than other companies out there. I will definitely try more meals & eat this one again!

    • 5

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      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 5

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      A favorite of mine while backpacking . Thank you!!!!

    • 3

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      This was my very first Pack it Gourmet meal following a recommendation from a friend. While it was definitely tasty,, it was EXTREMELY messy. I added the amount of water in the instructions, but it was nearly impossible to pour any of the contents onto my tortilla without making a huge mess as it was soooo runny. Not a great first experience while in a remote campground with limited water, cleaning supplies and an expectation to pack out my trash.

    • 5

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      Wow! Who brought the fresh chicken salad to the boundary waters? I DID! This chicken salad was amazing! It seriously has the flavor and texture of fresh chicken salad. I would keep this at home for a meal, or in the office. I’m buying this again!

    Cooking Method

    just add water

    Water Required

    5 ounces

    Temperature

    cool water

    Cook time

    5 minutes

    Serving

    10 Ounces

    Bring Your Own

    tortillas or hearty crackers