Lunch Bento Box Recipe
Chicken Bento Box, Steak Bento Box, Salmon Bento Box.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Bento Box
Steak Bento Box
Salmon Bento Box
Method
Chicken Bento Box
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Add chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken breast over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 3
Steam the Broccoli
Steam broccoli florets for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- 4
Assemble the Bento Box
In a bento box, place cooked rice, sliced chicken, steamed broccoli, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Steak Bento Box
Salmon Bento Box
- 9
Prepare the Salmon
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and fresh dill. Brush this mixture over the salmon fillet.
- 10
Cook the Salmon
Bake the salmon in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes or until flaky and cooked through.
- 11
Steam the Asparagus
Steam asparagus for about 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- 12
Assemble the Bento Box
In a bento box, place cooked couscous, baked salmon, steamed asparagus, and scatter capers on top.
