Lunchbox Savory Onion Chicken
A delicious and savory chicken dish perfect for meal prep. Easily packable for lunchboxes and tastes great both cold or reheated.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Shallow bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 12 ounces beer or non-alcoholic beer
Instructions
- Place 2 tablespoons of flour in a shallow bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat lightly.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, then remove it from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onion soup mix and the remaining flour to the skillet. Stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Slowly whisk in the beer.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then cook and stir for 2 minutes until it thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let cool completely before packing into lunch boxes. Serve cold or reheat in the morning.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 231, Total Carbs: 7g, Net Carbs: 7g, Fats: 11g, Protein: 25g. #BackToSchoolLunch #HealthyKidLunches #MealPrepChicken #LunchBoxIdeas
