LAZY GIRL LUNCH: HOT HONEY CHICKEN CRUNCH BOWL

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Warm chicken and rice, crunchy slaw and cucumber, a creamy lime drizzle and sticky hot honey. Ten minutes, one bowl, lunch sorted.

Why you’ll love it: Sweet, spicy, crunchy and creamy, with approximately 45 g protein per serving. Rotisserie chicken and microwave rice do most of the work, while a generous handful of vegetables adds fibre and freshness. Very little cooking, very good lunch.

Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup cooked rice, approximately 125 g / 0.28 lb
• 120 g / 0.26 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1½ cups bagged slaw, undressed
• ½ cup diced cucumber
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp lime juice

For the creamy lime drizzle:

• 3 tbsp plain Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp lime juice
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1–2 tsp water, to thin

For the hot honey:

• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp hot sauce, or to taste

Method:

1. Heat the rice according to the packet instructions. Warm the chicken until piping hot, adding a splash of water to keep it juicy.
2. Toss the slaw and cucumber with the olive oil and lime juice.
3. Stir together the yoghurt, lime juice, garlic powder and salt. Add enough water to make it drizzleable.
4. Mix the honey and hot sauce in a small bowl.
5. Add the rice, chicken and crunchy vegetables to your bowl. Spoon over the creamy lime drizzle, finish with the hot honey and dig in.

Extra notes:

• Rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken works beautifully. The protein estimate assumes chicken breast; other cuts will vary.
• Ready-made hot honey works too. Use approximately 1 tsp.
• For tomorrow’s lunch, pack the vegetables and sauces separately from the chicken and rice. Keep refrigerated and assemble after reheating.
• Want more heat? Add chilli flakes or sliced fresh chilli.