Indian Chicken and Rice

The other night, I asked Hubby what sounded good for dinner. He was craving Indian food and wanted  brown rice and slightly crisp vegetables. With that in mind, I came up with this.

Indian Chicken and Rice

1 Tbsp olive oil
2 carrots, cut into half-moon slices
2 medium zucchini, cut into half-moon slices
3/4 cup of chopped mushrooms
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups shredded chicken (from the freezer)
Big splash of soy sauce
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 Tbsp onion powder (or a small onion, chopped)
3 cups cooked brown rice

In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add broccoli and carrots. Cook about 5 minutes. Add other vegetables and garlic and cook for 3 minutes more. Add chicken, soy sauce, and spices. Stir and cook until vegetables are at desired tenderness. (I cooked it for about 8 minutes.) Mix in brown rice. Serve warm.

I was amazed at how much the boys liked this. They each had 2 plates full and cleaned their bowls at lunch the next day!

Meal Plan 9/30/13

     Since I began my internship, the boys have started daycare. This means I have to have 4 lunches packed and ready to go before I leave each morning. In the chaos of the first month, I completely neglected meal planning, and our budget and health paid the price. Way too much over-priced, over-processed junk for my liking, and I had way too many mornings of stressing about what the heck to pack for lunches. Last week, we got back to meal planning, and life's gone much smoother because of it.

Monday:

Breakfast:  Cereal and bananas

Lunch (Kids): Leftover Indian Chicken and Rice, sliced apples

Lunch (Adults): Leftover Indian Chicken and Rice, celery sticks, peach

Dinner: Spaghetti with mushroom sauce, salad


Tuesday:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with raisins

Lunch (Kids): Ham roll-ups, Annie's bunnies, celery sticks, peach slices

Lunch (Adults): Leftover spaghetti, carrots and celery, hummus cup

Dinner: Steak, couscous, broccoli, and carrots


Wednesday:

Breakfast: Sausage, grits, and apples

Lunch (Kids): Quesadillas with black beans, bell pepper strips, Craisins, and tortilla chips

Lunch (Adults): Quesadillas with black beans, bell pepper strips, Craisins, and tortilla chips and salsa

Dinner: At Mimi's


Thursday:

Breakfast: Cereal and mandarin oranges

Lunch (Kids): Cream cheese crackers, celery sticks, raisins, bunnies

Lunch (Adults): Tuna salad sandwich, celery, chips and salsa

Dinner: At Mimi's


Friday:

Breakfast: Cream cheese toast, apple slices

Lunch (Kids): Ham wrap, zucchini sticks,  and applesauce

Lunch (Adults): Salad with cannellini beans, mandarin oranges, and beets

Dinner: Mexican black bean casserole with a salad


Saturday:

Breakfast: Baked oatmeal

Lunch: Grilled cheese and salad

Dinner: German Lentil Soup


Sunday:

Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, and fruit

Lunch: Ham sandwiches, apples, and carrot chips

Dinner: Spinach lasagna and salad