Date Night: Budget Friendly Meal

Whether it is a first date or you have been dating for some time, a great date option is cooking dinner together. As college students on a budget, this is a great dare idea when you are looking for something cheap, and fun, to do, and do not want to pay for overpriced restaurant food. Making dinner together also allows you to find out so much more about the person you are dating, such as their likes and dislikes. It also allows you to get your flirt on (cue the mini food fight!).

My favorite recipe to make is Chicken Teriyaki with rice and vegetables. It is a cheap, easy meal to make and packed with protein, and you only need a few ingredients! Here's what you need to make this delicious meal:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Teriyaki sauce (I like Soy Vay: Teriyaki Sauce Veri Veri Teriyaki)

2 Uncle Ben's Ready Rice- Teriyaki Style

2 Steamfresh Fresh Frozen Vegetables- Asian Medley

Put both chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag with enough Teriyaki sauce to cover both breasts. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for an hour (you might want to prepare these before getting ready so they are ready to go when your date arrives). When ready to cook, take the chicken breasts out and cut into cubes. Pour a little teriyaki sauce on a pan to lightly coat it, and place the cubes in the pan on medium heat. While they are cooking in the pan, have your date pop your rice in the microwave for the instructed time and pour into a serving bowl. Do the same for the vegetables. When the chicken is completely cooked (make sure to cut some open to check that all the pink is gone), you are ready to serve your meal! If you would like, pour some teriyaki sauce on your veggies and rice!

This is a simple and budget-friendly meal to make, and you will impress your date with your chef skills! It is a great option for college students and very tasty!

Madison,

Campus Collegiate