Karaage Bento
A quick homemade bento box with crispy fried chicken, steamed rice, and simple sides. Perfect for a fast weekday lunch.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup pickled vegetables
- 2 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 lb chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and toss with 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl. Let sit while you prep the rest.
- 2
Coat the chicken pieces in 1/4 cup cornstarch, shaking off excess. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet over medium-high until a pinch of cornstarch sizzles.
- 3
Fry the chicken in a single layer, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
In a small nonstick pan, cook 2 beaten eggs over medium-low, stirring gently, until just set but still soft, about 2 minutes. Fold into a loose omelet and slice.
- 5
Pack 2 cups cooked rice into a bento box, top with the fried chicken, egg slices, and 1/2 cup pickled vegetables. Add any fresh greens or tomato if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- bento box
- small nonstick pan
- paper towels
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