Rice & noodles

Cabbage Carrot Chicken Rice Bowl

Chicken with shredded cabbage and carrot over rice—color, crunch, and protein in one bowl.

Total 22 min Skillet Easy 2 servings
Skillet Bento prepHigh-protein meals
Cabbage Carrot Chicken Rice Bowl

Cook chicken first, then vegetables, so cabbage does not flood the pan.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min

  1. Prep: Chicken breast 220g, Cabbage 180g, Cooked white rice 2bowls; dice Chicken breast about ½ inch, divide Cooked white rice 2bowls into serving bowls.
  2. Marinate Chicken breast with Carrot 80g, Soy sauce 2tsp, Garlic 1clove for 10 minutes; dice Cabbage finely.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir-fry Cabbage 2 minutes until slightly tender; Add Chicken breast, sear and stir-fry until opaque and cooked through.
  4. Taste and adjust soy sauce if needed. Pack with rice for bento; cool slightly before closing the lid so rice stays fluffy.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Finer carrot strips cook faster.

Refrigerate 1–2 days; reheat with a splash of water.

Substitutions

Cabbage can be swapped for broccoli.

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushroom+Baby corn+Bell pepper

FAQ

Meat-free version?

Use firm tofu cubes instead of chicken.

Triple the recipe?

Yes—stir-fry in two batches for even browning.