Rice & noodles

Sesame Onion Chicken Rice Bowl

Sweet onion and sesame oil with chicken breast over rice—a satisfying weeknight bowl.

Total 19 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Cooking for oneHigh protein
Sesame Onion Chicken Rice Bowl

Cook onion until lightly golden for more sweetness; add sesame oil at the end so it stays fragrant, not bitter.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 11 min

  1. Prep: Chicken breast 140g, Onion 0.5, Cooked rice 1bowl; dice Chicken breast about ½ inch, divide Cooked rice 1bowl into serving bowls.
  2. Marinate Chicken breast with Sesame oil 1tsp, Soy sauce 1.5tsp, Salt pinch for 10 minutes; dice Onion finely.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir-fry Onion 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

  • Add sesame oil last for a cleaner aroma.

Best fresh; bento up to 1 day refrigerated.

Substitutions

Brown rice instead of white.

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushroom+Baby corn+Bell pepper

FAQ

Chicken breast turns dry—what helps?

Cut thin strips and shorten cooking time for a tender bite.

Can I skip sesame oil?

Yes; olive oil works too.