Chicken Bento Box Recipe
Teriyaki chicken, steamed rice, edamame (sea salt), dumplings (chicken), sushi roll (choice of Cooked, Raw or Veggie) and salad with ginger dressing.
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Ingredients
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Teriyaki Chicken
Steamed Rice
Edamame
Dumplings
Sushi Roll
Salad with Ginger Dressing
Method
Teriyaki Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour.
- 3
Steamed Rice
- 4
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
Edamame
- 6
Cook the Edamame
Boil water in a pot and add frozen edamame pods. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and sprinkle with sea salt.
Dumplings
- 7
Cook the Dumplings
Follow the package instructions for the frozen chicken dumplings, usually steaming or boiling for about 8-10 minutes.
Sushi Roll
- 8
Prepare the Sushi Rice
Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, usually rinsing and boiling. Let it cool slightly.
- 9
Assemble the Sushi Roll
Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice, leaving a border at the top. Place julienned cucumber, carrot, and avocado slices on top of the rice. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.
