All posts tagged: summer

Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

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Sandwiches are never the most interesting lunch option, but with tandoori chicken, the warm spices and juicy filling can surely lighten up your day. Takes only 30 minutes in the oven, Tandoori chicken is very convenient to make during one of these work form home days. Before your 11:30 meetings, place marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet and send to oven. By the time your meeting is over, your lunch awaits! Tandoori Chicken Sandwich Recipe Yield: 2 bento Prep time: 5 minutes (excluding marination time) Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Marinade for 2 chicken thighs: 1/3 cup Greek yogurt Juice of 1/4 lemon 1/2 garlic clove, grated 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt Grounded black pepper Chili powder Method: Mix all ingredients for the marinade. Massage chicken thighs to coat it with marinade. Cover and leave in the fridge for overnight. Preheat oven to 400F. Cook the chicken for 30-35 minutes. 3. Assemble the sandwiches with lettuce, onion, tomatoes and other vegetables of your choice. …

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Slices

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Yesterday I got my second shot of vaccine. I felt well until last night. I then experienced mild fever and sore muscles for the whole night and today. I couldn’t leave bed for too long and I’m extremely fatigued. Luckily, I made my bento yesterday. I love pairing pineapple with pork tenderloin. I got this inspiration from Brazilian churrasco and roasted pineapple. The enzyme in pineapple helps to tenderize the tenderloin and keeps the pork softer and moist. The tropical fruit smell of pineapple goes really well with the spices. For vegetarians, you can try roasted pineapple slices as a starter or serve with ice cream as a dessert! Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Slices Recipe Yield: 4 bento Prep time: 10 minutes (excluding marination time) Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Pork tenderloin marinade: 1 lb pork tenderloin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon of salt Few grounded black pepper A handful of freshly chopped thyme leaves A handful of freshly chopped rosemary 2 tablespoon pineapple juice Pineapple slices: 10-12 fresh pineapple …