Chicken Teriyaki Bento

Chicken Teriyaki Bento

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Japanese · 35 min · Chicken · dairy-free, high-protein

612 cal 40g protein 68g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tbsp neutral oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar for the teriyaki glaze.
  2. Sear chicken skin-side down in oil over medium 6 minutes, flip, and cook 5 minutes to 165F.
  3. Add the glaze and simmer 2-3 minutes, turning the chicken until coated and glossy; slice.
  4. Blanch broccoli florets 2 minutes and shock in cold water to keep them bright.
  5. Cook beaten eggs into a thin folded omelet and slice into ribbons.
  6. Pack rice, sliced teriyaki chicken, broccoli and egg into bento boxes; cool fully before sealing.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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