Asian-Inspired Bento Box with Sesame Chicken and Edamame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A balanced bento box featuring tender sesame chicken, steamed edamame, and jasmine rice, perfect for a flavorful, convenient lunch. This Asian-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 Asian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz, cut into bite-sized pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3/4 cup cooked jasmine rice
1/2 cup, steamed edamame beans (shelled)
1 tbsp sliced green onions
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 6 oz bite-sized chicken thigh pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tbsp sliced green onions on top.
Step 5: Assemble the bento box by placing 3/4 cup cooked jasmine rice in one compartment, 1/2 cup steamed edamame in another, and the sesame chicken in the main compartment for a balanced meal.