Monday, May 16, 2011

Chicken Masala Thermal Bento

Now that it's cold and rainy again, it feels like time for thermal bento. What happened to pre-summer? Today I dusted off the thermal Stanley food jar and packed it with rice and chicken masala with onions and almonds. I forgot about the school's no-nuts policy (oops) -- if your school has a similar restriction, remember to leave them out. This flavorful chicken isn't too spicy for kids, since it doesn't call for any cayenne pepper, and it's plenty tasty for adults too. I made mine in the slow cooker with chicken broth and garam masala powder, and a yogurt thickened sauce. It only took a few hours, but it meant that I could leave the house for school pickup and not have to worry about it. I also packed a little separate bowl with oranges, the first cherries of the season, purple carrots, grape tomato and broccoli. Come on Spring! ^_^
Posted by Happy Little Bento at 6:48 PM
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5 comments:

  1. Lia ChenMay 16, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Yummy bento! Love the fresh cherries ♥ Always so expensive here. My kids' previous school didn't allow chocolate and nuts in kids' lunch box. But current school doesn't have any restriction policy for foods :)

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  2. Cuisine ParadiseMay 17, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Yummy!!! I love chicken masala and your thermal bento set sure warm my heart for rainy afternoon lunch :p

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  3. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I seriously need to get myself a slow cooker, your meals are so delish looking! I also like the variety of fruits and veggies you packed separately. Mmm.. I can't wait for summer to get here too! It's freaking cold here in the YUL! Cold, rainy.. I need a big rice bowl of something today. : )

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  4. Lyñ (My Little Messy N Cheeky)May 17, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Masala chicken sounds yummy! Always love your bright, colorful bentos of fruits & veg! Too bad my girls don't really like to have fruits in their bentos :(
    They only love eating them at home.. LOL

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  5. Happy Little BentoMay 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Lia, thanks! Cherries are grown here, but they're still expensive compared to other local fruit. The kids like them though. We don't have a chocolate restriction though there are quite a few allergic kids.

    Thanks Cuisine Paradise!

    Chantale, I love the slow cooker. Really, it's like someone was cooking for you all day. Love it! Thanks :)

    Thanks ღᏓуռ էяɨռɨאღ ! My daughter would prefer ONLY fruits in her bento. Haha!

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