Costco's New High-Protein Freezer Find Is the Easiest Summer Meal Hack
If you've found yourself busier than ever this summer, you know how nice it is to have an easy meal waiting in the freezer. Between work, vacations, kids' activities, and trying to spend as much time outdoors as possible, few people want to spend hours in the kitchen.
That's where Skinny Butcher's Crazy Grilled Chicken Patties come in. The Costco-exclusive freezer find packs 14 grams of protein per patty and goes from freezer to plate in just minutes. The 12-count package sells for $14.99 and carries item #2065343, though pricing and availability may vary by warehouse.
You can see them in this July 8 TikTok from @costcobuys:
@costcobuys 🍗 @Skinny Butcher Crazy Grilled Chicken Patties are a Costco-exclusive freezer aisle find and honestly better than breaded! 🔥 Each patty is grilled, not breaded, so you get that crispy char without the heavy coating! 💪 With 14g of protein per patty, gluten-free, and no antibiotics ever, it is an easy way to eat better without sacrificing flavor! ⏱️ They are fully cooked too, so I just pop them in the air fryer or microwave and they are ready in minutes! 🧊 This 12-pack is a Costco-exclusive find in the freezer aisle, perfect for quick lunches, easy dinners, or meal prepping for the week! 🛒 Grab it on your next Costco run! #SkinnyButcher#GrilledNotBreaded#Costco#CostcoFinds
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CostcoBuys described the patties as "honestly better than breaded," noting that each one is grilled, allowing you to enjoy a char-grilled flavor without a heavy coating. The patties are fully-cooked and gluten-free.
Costco's Skinny Butcher Crazy Grilled Chicken Patties Make Summer Meals Easy
According to Skinny Butcher, the Crazy Grilled Chicken Patties are made with chicken breast and rib meat and seasoned with a blend of spices. Each patty is fully cooked, making it a convenient option for quick lunches, easy dinners, and meal prep throughout the week.
One detail that stands out is just how quickly they can be prepared. The brand's heating instructions note that a single patty can be warmed in the microwave in as little as two to three minutes. Air fryer fans can also heat them from frozen in about 12 to 15 minutes. Or they can go into the oven for 17-20 minutes.
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Because the patties are grilled rather than breaded, they offer a different option from many frozen chicken products typically found in the freezer aisle. They can be tucked into sandwiches, sliced over salads or soups, paired with vegetables, or served alongside fresh summer sides for a fast meal that doesn't require turning on the oven.
The company was founded in 2019 with a focus on creating high-protein convenience foods while supporting its "Wink It Forward for No Kid Hungry" initiative, which helps fight childhood food insecurity across the country.
For anyone looking for a simple way to get dinner on the table during the busiest weeks of summer, these protein-packed chicken patties may be worth making room for in the freezer.
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This story was originally published July 12, 2026 at 4:47 AM.