Trying to Conceive Recipe
Lunch
Grilled chicken and Nigerian slaw lunch box
A make-ahead lunch box of grilled chicken with a cabbage, carrot and pepper slaw. Built for work, travel or a long clinic day, with clear advice on keeping it chilled.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Portions
- 2
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for fertility treatment
- High-protein
- Fibre-rich
- Lower in saturated fat
- Quick and easy

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Ingredients
For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Rub the chicken with the curry powder, half the lime juice and a little salt.
- Step 2. Grill or pan-cook for 8–10 minutes each side until cooked right through with no pink meat and the juices run clear. Let it rest, then slice.
- Step 3. Toss the shredded cabbage, carrot, pepper and onion with the oil and remaining lime juice.
- Step 4. Pack the slaw and chicken in a clean sealed box, adding rice or yam on the side if using.
- Step 5. Chill straight away and keep chilled until you eat it.
Allergens for your selection
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Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
