Thai Chicken Lunch Bowls for Teens
With Thai baked chicken, crisp veggies, and a savory peanut sauce, this lunch bowl is a light yet satisfying school lunch that teens will devour!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Thai baked chicken
- 1 cup rice , jasmine or white
- ½ cup shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup carrots shredded, or grated
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoons peanuts chopped, optional
- Peanut Sauce
Instructions
Assemble bowl
- Spoon in the rice into the largest compartment of a bento-style container and top with the Thai baked chicken. If serving cold, let everything cool completely before packing to prevent condensation. If packing this bowl warm, you can also pack the rice and chicken hot inside a thermos container.
Add veggies
- Place cabbage, carrots, and any extra toppings in the other compartments.
Dressing
- Pack the peanut dressing separately in a small lidded container.
Pack it for school
- Store the packed bowl and dressing in the fridge until ready to leave for school, then place it in a lunch bag with any healthy sides and an ice pack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6127IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
