Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood
Oyakodon is a classic Japanese rice bowl dish made with tender chicken and fluffy eggs simmered in a sweet and savory broth, then served over warm rice. It's simple to make with just a few ingredients and requires only one pan, making cleanup easy. The umami-rich chicken, sweet onions, and flavorful broth blend perfectly with the eggs, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. It's well-balanced in nutrition and loved by all ages. Even when you have little appetite, it's easy to eat and warms both the body and heart.
In Japan, eggs are safe to eat raw, so oyakodon is often served with the eggs very soft and slightly runny. However, eggs in the U.S. are generally not considered safe to eat raw, so it’s best to cook them thoroughly. That’s why this recipe is designed to fully cook the eggs. Keep in mind that the residual heat after removing the pan will continue to cook the eggs, but if you're concerned, you can cook the eggs a little longer!
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- 1
Thinly slice the onion. Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat them.
- 2
In a frying pan, combine all the seasonings (★soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and water). Add the onion and chicken, then cook over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is soft.
- 3
Remove the lid, turn the heat to medium, and pour in 2/3 of the beaten eggs evenly over the pan. Cover and cook for about 2 minute until the eggs are softly set.
- 4
Pour the remaining beaten eggs over the top, sprinkle with mitsuba if using, and cook uncovered for about 30 seconds. Serve the mixture over bowls of hot rice.
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