Kids Bento Box Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Components
Dipping Sauce
Fruits
Treat
Method
Preparation of Main Components
Cook Rice
Begin by cooking rice according to package instructions. This can be done in a pot or rice cooker. Set aside once done.
Grill Chicken
Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Steam Broccoli
Steam the broccoli until it is bright green and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
Wash the cherry tomatoes and carrot sticks thoroughly. Cut the carrot into sticks if not pre-cut.
Preparation of Dipping Sauce
Make Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil together until well combined.
Preparation of Fruits
Prepare Fruits
Wash and slice the apple into wedges, and rinse the grapes under cold water. Set aside.
Assembling the Bento Box
Assemble Rice and Chicken
In a bento box, start by placing a portion of cooked rice on one side. Add sliced grilled chicken next to the rice.
Add Vegetables
Fill one compartment with steamed broccoli and another with carrot sticks. Place cherry tomatoes in the remaining space.
Add Fruits
Add the apple slices and grapes in a fruit compartment of the bento box.
Add Treat
Finally, place the mini chocolate chip cookies as a treat in a small compartment.
Add Dipping Sauce
Include the dipping sauce in a small container within the bento box.