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Korean BBQ Chicken Bento

Posted by on Jan 14, 2013 in 2013 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Classic, Korean, leftovers | 2 comments

Yummy Korean barbeque chicken leftovers from Kim Chee make a delicious lunch the next day!

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Rice-free Chicken Karaage Bento

Posted by on Jan 8, 2013 in 2013 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Japanese | 4 comments

See a small chicken karaage bento without rice and a cute little panda hopping around!

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Low Budget Bentos: Furikake Chicken for Three

Posted by on Nov 21, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Just for Kids, Recipes | 4 comments

Get the recipe for furikake fried chicken and learn how I spent just $5 to make bentos for myself and my two kids.

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Paprika Chicken Bento & Buddy’s Fame

Posted by on Sep 19, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Kids | 8 comments

Buddy’s in a pretty awesome commercial in Japan and I’ve got a quick paprika chicken bento to show you guys as well!

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Chicken Soboro Bento

Posted by on Sep 14, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Classic, Japanese | 3 comments

This classic bento has chicken soboro, sweet scrambled eggs, and bright green sugar snap peas on top of a layer of hot rice. Mmmm!

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Teriyaki Chicken Bento (584)

Posted by on Mar 30, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Japanese | 8 comments

A beautiful cedar bento box that I reviewed two years ago is now double the price! I use one of the tiers to pack a teriyaki chicken bento with a reminder that Japan still needs help!

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Faux Four-Leaf Clover Bento

Posted by on Mar 19, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches | 10 comments

I packed some leftovers from one of Ming Tsai’s recipes from his new cookbook and you won’t believe how long the title of this dish is! I’ve included a radish four leaf clover!

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Chicken Fettuccine Bento

Posted by on Mar 9, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Kids | 2 comments

Leftover chicken fettuccine in a bento packed in my new Zojirushi thermal “purse” bento. Find out how it became useful for not just taking my lunch with me to work!

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bento (561)

Posted by on Feb 1, 2011 in Bento, Chicken | 7 comments

With some really tasty leftover Costco roasted chicken, you can make some delicious chicken lettuce wraps for your bento! Pack with some yummy fresh fruit for dessert.

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Hawaiian Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by on Jan 20, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Salad | 0 comments

After doing a review on some Creamy Sesame salad dressing, I packed a salad for a healthy 5 point bento for today. Find out where you can get some!

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