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 High-protein mealsCooking for one
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. Cut chicken breast 140 g against the grain into about 0.5 cm strips and pat dry; slice onion 0.5 into thin strips; place cooked rice 1 bowl in a serving bowl.
  2. Toss chicken strips with 0.75 tsp soy sauce; rest 5–10 minutes (reserve the remaining 0.75 tsp soy sauce for cooking).
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir-fry onion 2–3 minutes until translucent with lightly caramelized edges.
  4. Push onion to the side; lay chicken in a single layer; rest 1 minute, then stir-fry 2 minutes until the surface turns white.
  5. Stir-fry over high heat 1–2 minutes until the center shows no pink; drizzle in the remaining 0.75 tsp soy sauce and toss until lightly glazed.
  6. Turn off heat; stir in 1 tsp sesame oil; spoon over rice and serve.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Add sesame oil last for a cleaner aroma.
  • Rest meat for 2–3 minutes before slicing; when pieces vary in thickness, check the thickest center for doneness.

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.

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.