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Rice Cooker Steamed Chicken Bento

Steam chicken breast in a rice cooker with mushrooms and broccoli—makes one or two bento mains at once.

Total 20 min Rice cooker Easy 2 servings
Rice cooker Bento prepLighter mealsHigh-protein meals
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Rice Cooker Steamed Chicken Bento

Steam protein and sides together in the rice cooker—handy for midweek prep for the next day's lunch.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 12 min

  1. Prep: Chicken breast 2pieces, Hon-shimeji mushrooms 1/2package, Broccoli 1/3head; rinse rice if using and chop vegetables.
  2. "Prep: Chicken breast 2pieces, Hon-shimeji mushrooms 1/2package, Broccoli 1/3head; rinse rice if using and chop vegetables."
  3. Score the chicken, rub with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Cut broccoli into small florets and separate the mushrooms.
  4. Place chicken and vegetables in a rice-cooker-safe dish; add 1 cup water to the outer pot.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Rest chicken at room temperature about 10 minutes before steaming for even texture.
  • For bento color, do not over-steam the broccoli.

Refrigerate up to 2 days; portion before reheating.

Substitutions

Chicken tenderloinCauliflower

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushrooms+Baby corn+Bell peppers

FAQ

How do I keep chicken breast from drying out?

Do not slice too thin; rest after steaming so juices settle.

Can I make it a day ahead?

Yes—chill and reheat in the microwave or rice cooker the next day.

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