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[quote=Anonymous]Toddler Friendly Bento Box Lunch Ideas

The Original Happy Lunch
Chicken-Sesame Rice Balls
7.4-ounce precooked sticky rice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion tops
1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, finely shredded
Preparation
Spread cooked rice on a plate. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar, sugar, and salt; cool completely.
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, onions, soy sauce, oil, and chicken in a small bowl.
Arrange 4 (6-inch) squares of plastic wrap on a work surface. Divide rice mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a ball. Lightly press each rice ball into a disc between palms; place 1 disc on each plastic wrap square. Make an indentation in each. Top each indentation with one-fourth of chicken mixture. Working with one rice ball at a time, lightly press the rice over the filling. Gather up ends of plastic wrap, and twist tightly to form a ball. Gently remove plastic wrap.
Then add...
2 tablespoons hummus
½ cup steamed veggies, chilled
¼ cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 peeled kiwifruit
2 fortune cookies

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Fast-Food Lover's Bento
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken with Ranch Dipping Sauce
1 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of ground red pepper
2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk$
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing
Preparation
Cut chicken breast into 6 strips. Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Combine milk and egg white in another shallow bowl. Place panko in a third shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in cornstarch mixture; dip in milk mixture. Place chicken in panko, turning to coat.
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; sauté 3 minutes on each side or until browned and done. Serve with ranch dressing.
Then add...
1 cup carrot sticks
1 cup celery sticks
1 cup cucumber sticks

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Herby Potato, Green Bean, and Chicken Salad
6 ounces baby potatoes
6 ounces green beans
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 black olives, pitted and chopped
1 chicken breast, cooked and chunked
Preparation
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 7 minutes or until almost tender. Add beans; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain and place in a medium bowl.
Combine juice and next 10 ingredients (through olives), stirring with a whisk. Drizzle half of dressing over potato mixture; toss to coat. Top with chicken. Reserve remaining dressing to drizzle on greens before serving.
Then add…
2 cups salad greens
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
2 multigrain, seeded flatbread crackers
1 hard-cooked large egg, quartered
2 tablespoons dark chocolate covered espresso beans
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