Description
Looking for the best Oyakodon recipe? This easy and quick Japanese rice bowl features tender chicken, fluffy eggs, and a simple savory sauce. Great for weeknight dinners or healthy lunch ideas. A comforting and flavorful one-bowl meal that’s perfect for beginners and packed with umami goodness. Simple, healthy, and budget-friendly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dashi stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 bowl cooked white rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice onion and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add onions and simmer until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until done, about 5–7 minutes.
- Beat eggs lightly and pour over chicken without stirring. Cover and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Spoon mixture over a bowl of steamed rice and top with green onions.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the eggs – they should be soft and slightly runny.
- Use chicken breast if you prefer, but slice thin for tenderness.
- Add mushrooms or a dash of sake for more depth.
- Instant dashi works well for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg