Chicken Bento Box Recipe

Name: Chicken Bento Box
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 small breasts); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 2 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp); 600 g zucchini, spiralized into noodles (4 medium zucchinis); 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 1/3 cups); 150 g mozzarella pearls (1 cup); 60 g basil pesto (4 tbsp); 120 g baby arugula (4 cups); 75 g blueberries (1/2 cup); 75 g raspberries (1/2 cup)

Prep: 16minCook: 21min4 servingsMedium467 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Chicken Bento Box packed with 47g of protein per serving and just 467 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 37 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 467 kcal

Protein: 47g

Fat: 25g

Carbs: 15.1g

Fiber: 5g

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