Bento Box

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Ingredients

  • None None FOR THE CHICKEN TERIYAKI
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 None boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 3 cups hot steamed Japanese rice
  • None None Mayonnaise, to serve
  • None None FOR THE SPINACH SESAME SALAD
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 7 oz spinach leaves, blanched and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, to sprinkle
  • None None FOR THE SHRIMP TEMPURA

Instructions

  1. For the chicken teriyaki, mix teriyaki sauce and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 mins.
  2. For the spinach sesame salad, mix sake, soy sauce and oil in a medium bowl. Add spinach and toss well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Meanwhile, for the shrimp tempura, mix flours and 1 cup cold water in a bowl to form a lumpy batter. Heat oil in a large saucepan on high heat. (A little batter sizzles as soon as it is added.) Dip shrimp into batter to coat, shaking off excess. Deep-fry for 2-3 mins, turning, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Season to taste. Keep hot.
  4. Heat a medium skillet on high heat. Spray with no stick cooking spray. Cook chicken for 3-4 mins each side, until cooked through. Slice thinly.
  5. Divide dishes among 4 bento boxes (or serving plates). Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds. Serve chicken on a bed of steamed rice and tempura with mayonnaise.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1125 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.3g 49% DV
Total Fat 86g 100% DV
Carbs 61.1g 22% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3802mg 100% DV
Potassium 557.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 73.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 231.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 335.8mg 26% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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