How to Make Chicken and Egg Soboro Rice Bento

A colorful rice bowl that’s fun to look at and delicious to eat!

Chicken and Egg Soboro Rice Bento, topped with three colorful ingredients—chicken soboro (seasoned ground chicken), egg soboro (sweet scrambled eggs), and spinach ohitashi (boiled spinach in soy sauce)—has long been a popular choice in Japan. The sweet and savory chicken soboro made with Kikkoman Soy Sauce, the gently sweetened eggs, and the flavorful spinach come together beautifully over rice, creating a dish that is delicious to the very last bite.

ground chicken – 100 g (3.5 oz.)
ginger  – 1/3 tsp
Kikkoman Soy Sauce – 2/3 Tbsp
sugar – 1/2 Tbsp
water – 2 Tbsp

egg– 1
sugar –  1 tsp
salt – a pinch
water –  1 Tbsp

spinach – 40 g (1.4 oz.)
Kikkoman Soy Sauce – 1/2 tsp
water – 1/2 tsp
white sesame seeds –  a pinch

cooked rice – 150 g (5.3 oz.)

Calories and Cooking Time

Prepare the Bento Dishes

1. 1 If the spinach leaves are long, cut them in half.

1. 2Bring water to a boil in a fry pan and cook the spinach until it becomes tender. Transfer to cold water to cool, then drain and squeeze out excess water.

1. 3Cut the spinach into 2 cm (0.8 in.) pieces. Squeeze out excess water, place in a bowl, and mix with 1/2 tsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce and 1/2 tsp water.

1. 4Crack the egg into a fry pan. Add 1 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp water, and a pinch of salt, then mix well.

1. 5Place over slightly low–medium heat and stir constantly with chopsticks until scrambled. Turn off the heat and continue stirring, allowing the residual heat to finish cooking the eggs. Transfer to a dish and let cool.

1. 6Grate the ginger.

1. 7In a fry pan, combine the ground chicken, grated ginger, 2 Tbsp water, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, and 2/3 Tbsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce.

1. 8Break up the chicken with chopsticks while mixing it evently. Heat over slightly low–medium heat, and once it begins to simmer, continue stirring constantly. Cook until the liquid is mostly reduced but slightly moist. Transfer to a dish and let cool.

Pack the Bento

1. 1Fill the bento box with rice, leaving space on top for the chicken soboro, egg soboro, and spinach ohitashi, and let it cool.

1. 2Place the chicken soboro over one half of the rice.

1. 3Place the egg soboro over the other half.

1. 4Add the spinach ohitashi along the center between the two soboro toppings.

1. 5Sprinkle white sesame seeds on top of the spinach ohitashi.

*　The steps are arranged to prepare multiple dishes at once for efficiency.

With just a few easy tips, packing a bento can be fun, stress-free, and beautifully organized!

A Beginner’s Guide to Delicious Bento Recipes

“Bento” refers to Japan’s traditional lunch box. It typically includes rice, a protein, and vegetables, all neatly arranged in one container. Nutritious, colorful, and exciting to open—bento is something you can truly enjoy. Let’s get started!

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• What is Bento? A Beginner’s Guide to Delicious Bento Recipes

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About the Recipe Author

Yuko Ihara

Having lived in England and the U.S., Yuko Ihara is well-versed in a wide range of culinary genres. As a culinary researcher, she creates dishes for magazines and books, develops corporate menus, and also engages in product development and food consulting. She introduces easy-to-follow tips on how to make delicious food at home, emphasizing the importance of seasonality and healthful eating. When travelling, she loves to search for delicious vegetables and ingredients.

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Published on Mar 24, 2026   Written by Yuki Asanomi