Meal Block – Who Needs An Idea For A Quick & Easy Lunch?

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Meal Block – it’s a real thing. Like writer’s block when you need some ideas for a quick lunch that can be prepped ahead of time but have no idea what to make. I too suffer from Meal Block and Instant Asian Noodle Soup in a jar is one idea that has proven to be a keeper in my lunch rotation. It is quick, easy, TASTY, and economical. Interested? Read on my friends!

Things You Will Need:

Four (4) Mason Jars (I am using 12 oz. Pakshe Mason Jars https://amzn.to/44UbvPy)
Chicken Bouillion Cubes
Chicken Breast (I used Great Value Canned Chunk Chicken Breast, but feel free to use any cooked chicken.)
Rice Noodles (I used Kame Pad Thai Express Noodles https://amzn.to/3KjN44s)
Coleslaw Mix (I used Little Salad Bar Classic Cole Slaw)
Toasted Sesame Oil (I used Oi! Toasted Sesame Oil https://amzn.to/3KcV4US)
Spicy Chili Crisp (I used Laoganma https://amzn.to/4bPVAUN.)
Cilantro (optional)
Dissolvable Labels (also optional, but definitely useful…they wash away when you wash your jar https://amzn.to/3UX3YLv.)

Now, we layer.

With this recipe it doesn’t matter how you layer your ingredients, but this is how I did it:

Chicken Bouillion (1/2 cube for each jar)

Chicken (12.5 oz can divided)

Spicy Chili Crisp (1/2 tsp per jar – adjust to taste)

Rice Noodles (There are 2 little packages of noodles inside the main package, cut those in half and add one half to each jar.)

Cole Slaw Mix (1/2 cup per jar, +/- to taste)

Toasted Sesame Oil (1/2 tsp per jar)

Cilantro (Optional, but it adds a fresh punch to the soup. I just tear up a few leaves and add to the jar.)

Add your little label. (I write what is in the jar and the date I made it. They are good for 5 days in the refrigerator.)

Now, admire your handiwork and be proud of yourself for a job well done prepping lunches and saving money!

When you’re ready to eat, add a cup of hot/boiling water to the jar and let it sit for 2 minutes. (I add hot water from the coffee machine, and it works great!)