Having trouble deciding what to have for lunch at work or school?
Here are some of my Favorite Packed Lunch Ideas so that you will never stress about it again!
Back when I was still working my corporate job, figuring out what to have for lunch was a recurring challenge every week. I rarely had the time to meal prep or cook anything because of how busy I was!
But when I started planning my own meals and bringing packed lunches to work, I realized how big the benefits were.
If you are in a similar situation, don’t worry! Today’s blog post focuses on some super delicious and easy to make PACKED LUNCH IDEAS to get you started.
This post is all about my FAVORITE PACKED LUNCH IDEAS that are super easy to prepare.
#1 Spam and Ketchup Fried Rice (20 minutes!)
We all have that one childhood dish that is comforting and brings a smile to our face; mine is my dad’s Spam and Ketchup Fried Rice.
I know it may seem weird to add ketchup to your fried rice, but the savoriness of the spam plus the tangy and sweetness from the ketchup is seriously a match made in heaven.
Give this Spam and Ketchup Fried Rice recipe a try, and it may also be your comfort dish.
This is one of my personal favorites to prepare for lunch! That’s why I’ve decided to put it first on my list of Packed Lunch Ideas.
#2 Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!)
Savory, spicy, and super addicting Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles take less than 15 minutes to make at home.
Today, I am making a vegetarian-friendly version, but you can also add chicken, pork, or beef to the noodles.
These Soy Sauce Pan-fried noodles are a must-try recipe and the perfect packed lunch that goes well with EVERYTHING.
#3 Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice
I am not kidding when I tell you that my husband DEVOURED bowls of this delicious savory Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice.
Simple, easy, and delicious Black Pepper Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice. I’ll be giving you many secret tips on making the beef tender every single time.
You will need soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, black pepper, and sugar for the delicious restaurant-quality Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice Glaze.
Who doesn’t love a delicious and easy one-pot dinner?
#4 Taiwanese Pork Chops (Bento Box Style!)
Pan-Fried Pork Chops is the ultimate comfort food that you can find in bento boxes in Taiwan.
Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, Taiwanese Pork Chops are super easy to make at home and are perfect for a packed lunch.
Pair Taiwanese Pork Chops with a side of warm rice and spicy cucumber salad, and you will get a traditional Taiwanese Bento box.
#5 Soy Glazed Chicken (20 Minutes ONLY!)
Soy Glazed Chicken is the perfect packed lunch idea that only takes 20 minutes to prepare.
All you need is a few simple ingredients to make my Soy Glazed Chicken. I promise you that the chicken will be crispy and juicy at the same time!
Get your rice ready, because you will want to drizzle the addicting sauce all over your rice and vegetables.
#6 Spicy Turkey Chow Mein (30 Minutes ONLY!)
Do you have any leftover Turkey? It is time to turn your leftovers into the best Spicy Turkey Chow Mein!
Use any leftover vegetables you have to make delicious Spicy Turkey Chow Mein in less than 30 minutes.
I promise this Spicy Turkey Chow Mein is the best way to level up your leftovers.
I get so excited for leftover Turkey because the leftover turkey oil makes this Spicy Turkey Chow Mein extra special!
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