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Lunch

Bold, Satisfying Meals to Power Your Day

Lunchtime just got more exciting with the Lunch Recipes category on Just Maika Cooking!

These dishes are packed with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients to keep you energized and satisfied through the rest of your day. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up something quick, these recipes will make lunch your favorite meal.

Dig into the Salmon Chili Rice Bowl, a savory, protein-packed dish with just the right amount of heat. For a light and refreshing option, try the Sweet Chili Peanut Chicken Tender Salad, blending crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy kick. Craving something indulgent?

The Loaded Plantain Fries with Crispy Chicken & Spicy Slaw delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. And for a portable, flavor-packed option, the Zhug Feta Hummus Chicken Wrap combines creamy hummus and spicy zhug for an unforgettable wrap.

Level up your lunch game with these mouthwatering recipes. Transform your midday meal with these bold, satisfying lunch ideas!

  • Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl
  • Bang Bang Crispy Tofu with Egg Fried Brown Rice
  • Shishito Eggplant Shrimp Stir-Fry
  • Air-Fried Hot Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-fry
  • Quick Harissa Sauce with Pantry Staples
  • 4 Must-Try Tacos Recipes to Inspire Your Next Craving
  • Cheesy Chipotle Mushroom Vegetarian Birria Style Tacos
  • Air Fryer Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos | Easy & Crispy
  • Chickpeas and Egg Masala Skillet
  • Vegetarian Chipotle Mushroom Lentil Bean Chili
  • Air Fryer Roasted Harissa Salmon with Paprika Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
  • Sesame Chili Salmon Rice Bowl
  • Quick Zhug Sauce Recipe: Green Hot Sauce in 10 Minutes
  • Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad
  • Potsticker Pinwheel
  • Easy Spiced Brown Rice & Quinoa Recipe – Flavorful & Healthy
  • Chicken Curry Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice and Beans
  • Healthy Poached Egg Avocado Rainbow Tuna Salad
  • Beef Flavored Seaweed Ramyun with Egg, Gochujang, and Mushrooms
  • Loaded Plantain Fries with Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Spicy Slaw
  • Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • Sweet Chili Peanut Chicken Tender salad
  • Easy Whipped Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Spread
  • Air-Fried Turmeric Herbed Tofu
  • Green Lentil Kale Stew
  • Zhug Feta Hummus Chicken Wrap
  • Easy Healthy Ground Turkey Curry Picadillo Twist
  • Quick 5 Vegetable Medley
  • Quick and Easy Veggie Ramyeon
  • Harissa Egg & Toast with Feta Cheese and Olive Oil
  • Spicy Chicken Burger with Harissa Eggplant, Portabella Mushrooms, and Onions
  • Fresh Hoisin Mushrooms Noodle Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce
  • Curried Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Chickpea Cucumber Salad
  • Spicy Chicken Pitas with Arugula Feta Pomegranate Salad
  • Air Fryer Spicy Cilantro Lime Salmon Salad Rice Bowl

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I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator. For over a decade, I worked at major hotels such as the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlon Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. As a lifetime passionate cook, my blog explores a world of flavors and experiments with recipes to create restaurant-quality dinners that will excite the food enthusiast's taste buds. Learn More →

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Dietary Needs

Sliced Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad on a plate.

Pollotarian

Caesar Salad with soft-boiled Egg, roasted campari Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper in a wide rim bowl.

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Gluten-Free

Dairy-Free

Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato, cucumber, onion Salad served with a lemon-oregano dressing served with a grilled lemon.

Grain-Free

grilled marinated tofu on top of a warm roasted vegetable couscous salad on spicy basil romesco sauce in a wide rim bowl topped with micro greens.

Egg-Free

top view of the the Easy Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos with Cholula Sour Cream sprinkled with fresh chopped cilantr on a flat white round plate with shallow straight sides.

Nut-Free

top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .

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