Curry Bento Box
Elevate your lunch experience with this vibrant Curry Bento Box, featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic curry sauce served over fluffy rice. This dish is a feast for the eyes and a celebration of flavors that transports you to a bustling Indian street market. Perfect for meal prep or a delightful picnic, this bento box combines nutrition and taste effortlessly, ensuring every bite is a mini celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced; mix of red, yellow, green)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water, boil with water, then simmer until fluffy.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and carrots to the skillet; sauté until slightly softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in coconut milk and soy sauce; sprinkle curry powder over the mixture. Let simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble your bento box: place rice on one side and curry mixture on the other.
- Top with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg