Oyakodon, is a classic Japanese one-bowl meal consisting of chicken and eggs simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over steamed fluffy rice.
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WHAT IS OYAKODON?
Oyakodon is a delicious Japanese rice bowl that combines chicken and softly set eggs simmered in a savory and sweet sauce. The word “oyakodon” literally translates to “parent and child bowl” in Japanese. It is a typically served over a bed of fluffy rice. Oyakodon can be made under 20 minutes, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or at any time of the day!
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken thigh
- Onion
- Eggs
- Soy Sauce
- Mirin
- Water
- Sugar
- Hondashi (you can get it from local Asian grocery store or online)
- Green onion, for garnish
- Rice
HOW TO MAKE OYAKODON:
Prep the Ingredients
Thinly slice 1/2 onion and cut chicken thigh into bite size pieces. Chop green onion and set it aside. In a small bowl, gently whisk 3 eggs and set it aside.
Prepare the Sauce
In a skillet or pan, add soy sauce, mirin, water, sugar, and hondashi. Bring to a simmer until sugar and hondashi dissolved.
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Cook the Chicken and Onion
Add sliced onion to the pan and cook until translucent. Then add chicken pieces and cook until done.
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Add the Eggs
Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the onion and chicken. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the eggs are set. The eggs should be softly set but still slightly runny. Remove the lid.
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Serve
Divide the cooked rice between 2 serving bowls. Carefully spoon the chicken, onion, and egg mixture over the rice. Garnish with chopped green onion and enjoy!
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Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Oyakodon, is a classic Japanese one-bowl meal consisting of chicken and eggs simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over steamed fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thigh
- 1/2 onion
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1/2 cup water
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp hondashi
- Green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Rice
Instructions
- Thinly slice 1/2 onion and cut chicken thigh into bite size pieces. Chop green onion and set it aside. In a small bowl, gently whisk 3 eggs and set it aside.
- In a skillet or pan, add soy sauce, mirin, water, sugar, and hondashi. Bring to a simmer until sugar and hondashi dissolved.
- Add sliced onion to the pan and cook until translucent. Then add chicken pieces and cook until done.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the onion and chicken. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the eggs are set. The eggs should be softly set but still slightly runny. Remove the lid.
- Divide the cooked rice between 2 serving bowls. Carefully spoon the chicken, onion, and egg mixture over the rice. Garnish with chopped green onion and enjoy!
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