- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: Back Country Cuisine
- Model: BCC-508
- Delivery: 5-7 Working Days
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Gluten Free Freeze Dried Outdoor Meal – Ready in 15 Minutes
Back Country Cuisine Apricot Chicken is a lightweight, nourishing freeze-dried meal designed for hiking, tramping, camping, and outdoor adventures.
This classic savoury casserole combines tender freeze-dried chicken and sweet apricots in a rich sauce, served over rice. Simply add boiling water for a hot, satisfying meal ready in 10–15 minutes.
Gluten free and with no added dairy, it’s made in New Zealand and built for performance, portability, and long shelf life.
Highlights / Key Benefits
• Lightweight – pouch weighs approximately one third of the prepared meal
• Fast preparation – ready in 10–15 minutes
• Convenient – eat directly from the pouch
• Long shelf life – four-year best before date
• Gluten Free
• No added dairy
• Made in New Zealand
• Ideal for hiking, tramping, camping & emergency food storage
Nutritional Information
Small (90g) – Serves 1
Add 250ml boiling water
Prepared weight: 340g
Per Serve:
Energy 1530kJ (365Cal)
Protein 14.5g
Fat 8.3g (Saturated 2.6g)
Carbohydrate 55.7g (Sugars 12.1g)
Sodium 688mg
Per 100g (prepared):
Energy 450kJ (107Cal)
Protein 4.3g
Fat 2.5g (Saturated 1g)
Carbohydrate 16.4g (Sugars 3.5g)
Sodium 202mg
Regular (175g) – Serves 1
Add 500ml boiling water
Prepared weight: 675g
Per Serve:
Energy 3000kJ (716Cal)
Protein 28.7g
Fat 16.7g (Saturated 5.2g)
Carbohydrate 108g (Sugars 22.5g)
Sodium 1360mg
Per 100g (prepared):
Energy 444kJ (106Cal)
Protein 4.2g
Fat 2.5g (Saturated 1g)
Carbohydrate 16.0g (Sugars 3.3g)
Sodium 202mg
Ingredients
White Rice, Sauce (Maltodextrin, Thickeners (1442, 461), Sugar, Yeast Extract, Herbs & Spices, Salt, Vegetables, Citric Acid, Colours (Paprika Oleoresins, Turmeric), Fruit Oil, Vegetable Extracts, Canola Oil), Chicken Dices (21%), Onion, Apricot (6%), Red Pepper, Apricot (4.5%).
Contains Sulphites.
May contain: Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Milk, Soy, Almond, Cashew.
Always check packaging before consumption as ingredients may change.
How to Prepare
Open pouch and remove oxygen absorber.
Add boiling water:
Small: 250ml
Regular: 500ml
Stir thoroughly.
Seal pouch and stand for 10–15 minutes.
Stir again and enjoy directly from the pouch.
What’s Included
1 × Back Country Cuisine Apricot Chicken (Selected Size)
We source products from all over the world to bring you epic offers and the lowest prices. This means sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your order but it's always worth it!
We’re a New Zealand-owned company, and to bring you the best value, we work directly with trusted suppliers across Asia, North America, and other regions.
This means some items are shipped directly from our international partners.
Orders are typically processed within 24–72 hours, though during busy periods, dispatch may take up to 5 business days.
Once shipped, you’ll receive a tracking number via email.
Estimated delivery timeframe: 1 to 2 weeks, depending on your location and the item’s origin.
For products stocked locally in New Zealand
Orders are typically processed within 1 to 3 business days. During peak periods or public holidays, processing times may be slightly extended. Once dispatched, delivery generally takes 4 to 7 working days, depending on your location. A flat shipping fee of $9.99 applies to all orders under $99, while orders over $99 qualify for free shipping. Tracking information will be provided via email once your order has been shipped.
For further information on delivery procedures, timeframes, and policies, please refer to our Delivery Policy page.