Cheesy Butter Chicken with Sundried Tomato & Linguine
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Tender strips of free-range chicken fillet are gently sautéed in butter with fragrant garlic and a subtle touch of cumin, then folded through delicate linguine coated in a velvety cream and milk sauce. A slow-simmered chicken stock and tomato base creates savoury depth, while sweet sun-dried tomatoes add bursts of rich Mediterranean flavour. Melted mozzarella brings indulgent cheesiness, perfectly balanced with oregano, basil, and a gentle red pepper warmth.
A creamy, comforting pasta dish layered with herb-infused richness and crafted for satisfying, family-style enjoyment.
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Solo, Duo, or Family. Each pouch is portioned for a specific need — from individual meals to family-ready backup.
ADD BOILING WATER
Open the pouch, add boiling water, stir well, and reseal. Let it stand for 5–8 minutes while the meal fully rehydrates.
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Every On Hand meal is cooked first, then freeze-dried to lock in flavour, texture, and nutrition. Nitrogen-sealed for long shelf life, each pouch delivers real food that’s ready whenever you need it.
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What is a freeze-dried meal?
Freeze-drying removes moisture from freshly cooked food using low temperatures and vacuum pressure. This helps retain flavour, texture, and nutrients far better than traditional drying methods. When rehydrated, the meal returns close to its original form.
How do I prepare an On Hand meal?
Add hot water directly to the pouch, stir if required, seal, and allow it to stand for a few minutes. Preparation instructions and water quantities are printed on each pack.
Do I need boiling water?
Boiling water is recommended for best results. If boiling water is not available, very hot water will still rehydrate the meal, although texture may vary slightly.
How long do On Hand meals last?
On Hand meals have a long shelf life when stored unopened in a cool, dry place. Each pouch is clearly marked with a best-before date, in line with South African food labelling requirements.
What is nitrogen flushing and why is it used?
Before sealing, each pouch is nitrogen-flushed to reduce oxygen levels. This helps slow oxidation and supports the preservation of flavour, colour, and nutritional value over time, without the use of preservatives.
Do you use preservatives?
No. On Hand meals do not rely on chemical preservatives. Shelf life is achieved through freeze-drying, nitrogen flushing, and proper packaging.
Are these meals only for hiking and camping?
No. While they’re ideal for outdoor use, On Hand meals are also suited to everyday situations — busy workdays, travel, load-shedding, emergency storage, or when cooking isn’t practical.
How should unopened meals be stored?
Store unopened pouches in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Refrigeration or freezing is not required.
Is nutritional information provided?
Yes. Nutritional information is displayed on each product in accordance with South African labelling regulations, allowing customers to make informed choices.
Are allergens declared?
Yes. All known allergens are clearly listed on the packaging, in line with South African food safety and labelling standards.
Where are On Hand meals made?
On Hand meals are produced and packaged under strict quality control procedures to ensure food safety, consistency, and reliability.
Why do some ON HAND bags look puffy while others don’t?
Our meals are packed with care using nitrogen flushing and an oxygen absorber to help protect freshness, flavour, colour, and nutritional value over time.
Because of this process, some bags may look slightly puffy at first, while others may appear more vacuumed down. This is normal.
A few things can affect how the bag looks:
- Nitrogen flushing can leave the bag looking fuller when packed.
- The oxygen absorber gradually removes oxygen from inside the pouch.
- Some of the remaining gas can also be absorbed naturally by the product itself, which may cause the bag to lose some of its puffiness over time.
- Different meals and ingredients can settle a little differently, so not every pouch will look exactly the same.
As long as the seal is intact, this variation in appearance is completely normal and
does not mean there is a problem with the product.
