Adult Lunchbox Trio with Rotisserie Chicken and Fruit
A satisfying, no-cook lunchbox platter featuring savory rotisserie chicken, sharp white cheddar cheese, and crispy Ritz Whole Wheat crackers paired with sweet fresh fruits. It is designed to be effortlessly assembled in advance for stressful workdays.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Toss the apple slices in a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning if assembling this a day ahead.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the fresh components by washing the…
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Prepare the fresh components by washing the…
Prepare the fresh components by washing the white grapes, blueberries, and cosmic crisp apple. Slice the cosmic crisp apple into thin wedges and cut the cucumber into thick rounds.
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Slice the white cheddar cheese into bite-sized…
Slice the white cheddar cheese into bite-sized squares.
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Arrange the carved rotisserie chicken breast
Arrange the carved rotisserie chicken breast, white cheddar cheese squares, and ritz whole wheat crackers in one section of a meal-prep lunchbox container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the cosmic crisp apple slices
Place the cosmic crisp apple slices, cucumber rounds, blueberries, and white grapes in the remaining sections.
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Keep refrigerated until ready to serve
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Serve cold.
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