Rice & noodles

Garlic Tomato Chicken Rice Bowl

Diced chicken breast with tomato and garlic sauce tossed into rice—tangy-savory balance for a quick solo meal.

Total 19 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet High-protein mealsCooking for one
Garlic Tomato Chicken Rice Bowl

Cook tomato until juicy before finishing the chicken so sauce coats the meat and mixes smoothly into rice.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 11 min

  1. Dice chicken breast 130 g against the grain; cut tomato 1 into chunks; mince 2 garlic cloves. Portion 1 bowl cooked rice into a large bowl and keep warm.
  2. Toss chicken with 0.75 tsp soy sauce and rest 5–10 minutes to marinate (reserve 0.75 tsp soy sauce for stir-frying).
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato chunks and cook over medium heat 2–3 minutes until slightly softened and juicy.
  5. Spread chicken in the pan and cook over medium heat 3–4 minutes until golden outside and cooked through (no pink inside).
  6. Drizzle the remaining 0.75 tsp soy sauce; stir-fry over high heat 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
  7. Season with a pinch of salt to taste; ladle chicken and tomato juices over rice and toss while hot.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Rub chicken with a little oil before cooking for a tenderer bite.
  • Rest meat for 2–3 minutes before slicing; when pieces vary in thickness, check the thickest center for doneness.

Best eaten fresh; lunchbox OK refrigerated 1 day.

Substitutions

Brown rice instead of white.

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushroom+Baby corn+Bell pepper

FAQ

Will the tomato be too sour?

Add a little onion to round out the acidity.

Can I use chicken tenderloin?

Yes—it cooks even faster.

How do I keep the main ingredient from drying out?

Adjust the heat for thickness, rest before slicing, and reheat chilled portions gently after cooling them completely.