Step 11 of 13 · Meal Prep Sunday: Five Lunches in One Hour
Stovetop reheat for crispy protein
Stovetop reheat for crispy protein — step 11 of 13 in Meal Prep Sunday: Five Lunches in One Hour. If you have 5 minutes and access to a stovetop (or you are working from home), heat a skillet over medium-high heat with half a teaspoon of…
Free everyday life tip: Stovetop reheat for crispy protein (step 11 of 13 from "Meal Prep Sunday: Five Lunches in One Hour").
If you have 5 minutes and access to a stovetop (or you are working from home), heat a skillet over medium-high heat with half a teaspoon of oil. Add just the chicken pieces and sear for 90 seconds per side until the edges crisp up. Warm the grain and vegetables in the microwave with the paper towel method.
This hybrid approach gives you the convenience of microwave grain with the texture of freshly cooked protein. It is the difference between lunch you tolerate and lunch you actually look forward to. On days you cannot be bothered, the full-microwave method is still a massive upgrade over buying food.
Pro tip: Bring the container to room temperature for 10 minutes before reheating. Cold-from-fridge food takes longer and reheats less evenly.
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