Lunch

06/01-06/07

Shopping list

Meat/Seafood

4 cups cooked chicken diced

Produce

1/2 green bell pepper

1/2 red bell pepper

1/2 red onion

1/2 tomato

1/2 cup cilantro

1/2 lime

1 tsp garlic

3/4 cup carrots

4 green onions

Seasonings/Spices/Condiments

Salt & Pepper

1/2 mayo

1 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tbsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne

1/4 tsp chipotle powder

1 cup peanut butter

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sriracha

1/4 sesame seeds

Baking

2 tsp sugar

Oil

Canned Goods/ Soups

Dry Goods

3/4 cup salted peanuts

1 lb spaghetti


*If you plan to make these recipes more than once a week you will need to increase the above amounts.

Taco Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayo, or to taste
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix mayo with the spices first to evenly combine
  2. Add in chicken and vegetables, mix well to evenly coat with seasoned mayo
  3. Squeeze lime juice over chicken salad and mix again to combine
  4. Top with any additional garnishes (more cilantro, diced green onion)
  5. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container

Cold Noodles in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Sriracha hot chili sauce,, (omit if you don't like heat)
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic,, minced
  • 1 cup water

Other Ingredients

  • ¾ cup baby carrots,, julienned
  • ¾ cup salted peanuts,, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1/8 cup peanut oil
  • 4 green onions,, diced
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, , to garnish

Instructions

  • Combine all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a large bowl until well incorporated. Add all of the carrots and half of the peanuts. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the large bowl of peanut sauce. Use tongs to toss and coat the pasta, the peanut sauce will thicken in the fridge.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, remove the noodles from the fridge and drizzle them with peanut oil. Use tongs to toss the noodles loosen them up a bit. Transfer them to a glass serving bowl and top with diced green onions, remaining chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy! 
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