Bento sides

Rice Cooker Mushroom Chicken Bento

Chicken and mushrooms steamed together—simple seasoning, ready to pack for workdays.

Total 28 min Rice cooker Easy 2 servings
Rice cooker Bento prepHigh-protein meals
Rice Cooker Mushroom Chicken Bento

Layer chicken and mushrooms so they steam without turning mushy—easy to divide into boxes.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min

  1. Prep: Chicken breast 260g, Mushrooms 160g, Onion 0.25; rinse rice if using and chop vegetables.
  2. "Prep: Chicken breast 260g, Mushrooms 160g, Onion 0.25; rinse rice if using and chop vegetables."
  3. Slice chicken; cut mushrooms into bite cubes; shred onion; mince garlic.
  4. Toss ingredients with soy sauce and garlic; transfer to a heatproof container.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Rub with 1 tsp oil before steaming for extra tenderness.

Refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat before eating.

Substitutions

Add broccoli for more greens.

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushroom+Baby corn+Bell pepper

FAQ

Prep ahead?

Yes—ideal night-before bento protein.

No rice cooker?

Use a covered skillet with a splash of water to steam.