Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

Steps to make

1. 1

   Cook onion and red pepper

   5 min
   

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 diced onion and 1 sliced red pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.

2. 2

   Add garlic and broccoli

   3 min
   

   Add 3 minced cloves of garlic and 3 cups of broccoli florets. Stir to combine and gradually add ½ a cup of water. Let the broccoli cook for 3-5 minutes until it begins to soften.

4. 3

   Cook chicken

   5 min
   

   Using a spatula, push the vegetables to the sides of the pan to clear a space in the center. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the center of the pan and then add the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until brown on one side.

5. 4

   Cook cauli rice

   3 min
   

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the cauli-rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 3-5 minutes until hot.

6. 5

   Turn the chicken

   1 min
   

   After 5 minutes, flip the chicken.

7. 6

   Make sauce

   2 min
   

   Add 3 tablespoons of coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce if using. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has barely reduced. Thicken the sauce with arrowroot if desired.

8. 7

   Assemble lunch boxes

   

   Divide the chicken and veggies and cauli-rice between four meal prep containers. Leave to cool completely in the refrigerator before covering.

9. 8

   Serve

   

   Serve for healthy delicious weekday lunches.