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Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken Lunch Box

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Take this slow cooked chipotle chicken to work or on a day trip to feel truly nourished for the rest of the day.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken

  • 450 g skinless boneless chicken thigh
  • 2 tsp chipotle chilli powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 125 g tomato paste
  • 120 ml chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Rice

  • 120 g rice

Guacamole

  • 1 avocado
  • 7 g coriander ((cilantro) (finely chopped))
  • 1/4 red onion ((finely chopped))
  • 1 tomato ((deseeded and finely chopped))
  • 1 jalapeno ((finely chopped))
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Pico de Gallo

  • 1/2 onion ((finely chopped))
  • 1 jalapeno ((finely chopped))
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tomatoes ((deseeded and finely chopped))
  • 5 g coriander ((finely chopped))

To serve

  • 100 g rocket leaves ((arugula))
  • 1/2 lime wedge

Instructions

Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken

  1. Put all of the ingredients apart from the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and whisk until combined.
  2. Add the chicken breast and make sure they are covered all over with the sauce.
  3. Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  4. Once it done, shred with two forks, ready to use.

Rice

  1. Cook rice to instructions on packet

Guacamole

  1. Mash the avocado with a fork and combine with all other ingredients in a bowl.

Pico de Gallo

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

To Serve

  1. This recipes creates enough for two people, so all you need to do is separate each component into two lunch boxes.
  2. When you're adding the Pico de Gallo, use a fork or slotted spoon so you don't get any of the liquid in there.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: lunch, Main Course

Nutrition

  • Calories: 833
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 4348
  • Fat: 27
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 95
  • Fiber: 17
  • Protein: 59
  • Cholesterol: 216