BBQ Chicken Lunch Box (400 cal w/pic)

RillSoji

Leftovers are the best way to make a quick lunch box. I knew I wouldn't have much time this morning so when we had chicken for dinner last night, I cooked 1 extra chicken breast for lunch today. I sliced it up, divided it between my husband and I then slapped some BBQ sauce on top. I also used some leftover grilled corn on the cob to make a very tasty dipping sauce for all the veggies.

Rather than fill one whole section of my lunch box with rice, like a normal japanese style bento box, I opted for lower calorie veggies. I chose a potato so I could still get some starchy carbs but I also threw in some mushrooms, onion and green bell pepper. Toss it all in a little seasoning salt and paprika and roast it in the oven! Delish and much lower calories than a big helping of rice.



2 Servings (1 pictured) | 400 Calories ea

1 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked
1 Russet Potato
1/4 Onion
1/2 Green Bell Pepper
5-6 Mushrooms
1/2 cup Broccoli Florets
1 Medium-Large Carrot
1 Medium-Large Celery Stalk
2 Medium Radishes
1/2 cup Red Seedless Grapes
1/2 cup Green Seedless Grapes
6 Pickles
1/4 cup Kernel Corn (I used leftover grilled corn on the cob for extra flavor)
1 Tbl Fresh Cilantro, chopped
2 Tbl Light Sour Cream
2 Tbl Light Ranch Dressing
1 tsp Lime Juice
2 Tbl BBQ Sauce
1/2 Tbl Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Seasoning Salt

Preheat oven to 425° F. Poke a couple holes in the potato and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until just starting to become soft. Slice lengthwise and place on a greased baking sheet. Slice the bell pepper and mushrooms then add to the potato. Chop the onion and add to the potato. Coat veggies in non-stick cooking spray, sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder and seasoning salt. Bake for 10 minutes. When done, let cool completely then add to the lunch boxes.

Mix together the corn, sour cream, ranch, cilantro and lime juice. Divide and place inside a condiment container inside the lunch boxes.

Slice the celery and carrots into sticks. Chop the radishes. Slice the chicken breast into bite size pieces. Divide and add to lunch boxes. Top the chicken with bbq sauce. Set pickles on the side. Add remaining ingredients as show above.

lynxcoco

Love lunch ideas! Looks delish!