Speedy Bento Box 5
At first glance this looks like another shoyu tuna bento… but it’s not!
This final speedy bento of the series is made with leftover chicken salad that I transformed into a savory chicken soboro. I also use store bought pre-cut broccoli and carrot slaw but you could prepare your own the night before.
Are you ready to pack this bento in 20 -25 minutes? Let’s do it.
Chicken Salad Soboro Speed Bento 5
Cut delicata squash in bite-sized pieces and place in toaster oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Place one frozen portion of rice in the microwave for 3 minutes.
Pre-heat skillet.
3-5 minutes
Mix a handful of pre-cut broccoli slaw with a teaspoon of mayo and a white miso , mix then set aside. The amount of miso depends on how salty you like it. For this small amount of slaw I use just a “smear” for flavor.
Slice a piece of carrot for garnish and baran.
Remove the rice place in the bottom tier and let cool.
5-7 minutes (elapsed time 8-12 minutes)
Place a scant cup of chicken salad in the hot skillet with a teaspoon of sesame oil, chopped green onion, splash of shoyu and mirin. If you want it sweeter, you can add a couple drops of honey or a pinch of brown sugar.
Stir contantly while cooking to reduce the liquids. When fairly dry turn off the heat and leave in the pan. This will allow more evaporation without risk of burning.
Remove the delicata squash from the oven and let cool.
6-7 minutes (elapsed time 14-19 minutes)
Fill half the top tier with the broccoli slaw and arrange the carrot slices for garnish and baran.
Place the chicken soboro on the rice and let cool.
Add the roasted squash to the other half of the top tier.
Garnish with a cherry tomato.
Add roasted kim (Korean nori) to the chicken soboro.
6- minutes (elapsed time 20-25 minutes)
I selected delicata squash because it’s a soft skinned squash that cleans and cooks quickly. You don’t have to preheat the oven just put it in and turn up the heat which saves more time. In fact, I may of over cooked these ones a bit… maybe next time 10 minutes will do the job. 
Looks awesome – I need to try it!
Another great speedy bento! I want to try that chicken!
Hi Lyndsey, Thanks! Chicken salad makes a great soboro because the oils from the mayo keeps it moist without being too juicy for a bento box.
Awesome speedy bento! It’s so colorful and looks delicious
Thanks Jenn!
You did it again. You have show that you can make a wonderful, delicious bento in a short period of time. You should really write a blog Oh wait you are. hee hee. Keep helping the advancement of the bento you do it so well.
Thanks Marisa!
Debra, I meant to ask after the giveaway, can you tell me a brand off the 4 square bento box? I’m trying to track one down. Thanks
Hi Susan,
I don’t know the brand of the bento box. The cover reads “picnic mini”. Sorry, not much help for now, but if I see more of them, I’ll make a note of the brand.
I just came upon your blog earlier (the first comment I left was on your post about baked falafel), and I have to say that I really enjoy it! I too live in the Seattle area, but a little more northward, and am finally enjoying taking advantage of all the fresh choices of food that are accessible in our area. And your blog is the perfect place for me to get great cooking tips and ideas! Thank you!!
Thanks again Abram!
i love all the speedy ideas in this one, but the delicata squash is the item in this box that is most directly calling my name right now. ok, that and the kim. nom nom!
Hi Megan, The delicata squash is now a Saba Man favorite! It’s high on the request list! Thanks for your kind comments.
Love all these speedy bento! I hope one day I can try them besides my usual sandwich bento for my boy! Thank you so much for sharing!
The wonderful flavors in this lovely bento are making me dizzy! I love them all! Excellent, vibrant combination and as always I love reading your recipes, Debra
Thank you Jenn!