A delightful and balanced bento box featuring chicken keema, spinach tossed in sesame oil, jammy boiled eggs, and rice.
Ingredients
Chicken Keema
- 500gground chicken
- 1tbspoil
- 1clovegarlic
- 1cloveginger
- 1cuponion, chopped
- 1cuptomato, chopped
- 1tspcumin powder
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1tspturmeric powder
- 1tspsalt
Spinach Salad
- 2cupsfresh spinach
- 1tbspsesame oil
- 1tspsalt
Jammy Boiled Eggs
- 2eggs large eggs
Rice
- 1cupcooked rice
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
1360.0kcal (68%)
Protein
116.0g (100%)
Carbs
130.0g (47.27%)
Sugars
6.0g (12%)
Healthy Fat
34.5g
Unhealthy Fat
9.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Chicken Keema Bento Box
Prepare Chicken Keema
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt. Cook for a few more minutes until well combined.
Prepare Spinach Salad
In a bowl, toss fresh spinach with sesame oil and salt.
Prepare Jammy Boiled Eggs
Boil water in a pot. Gently add eggs and cook for about 6-7 minutes for a jammy yolk.
Transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel and set aside.
Assemble Bento Box
In a bento box, place a portion of chicken keema, spinach salad, jammy boiled eggs, and cooked rice.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
1360.0kcal (68%)
Protein
116.0g (100%)
Carbs
130.0g (47.27%)
Sugars
6.0g (12%)
Healthy Fat
34.5g
Unhealthy Fat
9.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Tips & Tricks
For extra flavor, you can add some chili powder to the chicken keema.
Make sure to not overcook the eggs to achieve the perfect jammy texture.
You can substitute the chicken with ground turkey or beef if desired.
FAQS
Can I make this bento box in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the chicken keema and spinach salad in advance. Just assemble the bento box before serving.
What can I substitute for sesame oil?
You can use olive oil or any other cooking oil if you don't have sesame oil.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely! This bento box is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Can I add other vegetables to the salad?
Yes, feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers to the spinach salad.
How can I make this recipe vegetarian?
You can replace the chicken with cooked lentils or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
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