Light Leftover Chicken Lunch Recipe

Name: Light Leftover Chicken Lunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: water; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1/4 cup dry lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 1 cup cubed cooked chicken; 1 dash ground cinnamon, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, or more to taste

Servings: persons

water
1 cup jasmine rice
1/4 cup dry lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 dash ground cinnamon, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, or more to taste

1
Bring water, rice, lentils, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce. Keep covered.
2
Microwave peas on high in a microwave-safe bowl until partially thawed, 20 to 30 seconds.
3
Microwave chicken on high in a microwave-safe bowl for about 45 seconds. Mix in peas and cinnamon.
4
Coat the bottom of a serving dish with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle black pepper on top. Fill dish with the lentil-rice mixture, the chicken-pea mixture, and ginger; toss until evenly distributed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: water, 1 cup jasmine rice, 1/4 cup dry lentils, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Light Leftover Chicken Lunch falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Light Leftover Chicken Lunch

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