Japanese Oyakodon

Japanese Oyakodon

Classic Japanese chicken and egg rice bowl with savory dashi broth

Yield SERVES 4
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty EASY

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce
    In a medium bowl, combine dashi stock, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken and onions
    Heat a medium-sized skillet (preferably with a lid) over medium heat. Add the dashi mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the sliced onions, spreading them evenly across the pan. Layer the chicken pieces on top of the onions. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is nearly cooked through and the onions are soft.
  3. Add the eggs
    Reduce heat to low. Drizzle the beaten eggs evenly over the chicken and onions. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are just set but still slightly runny on top. The eggs should be soft and custardy, not fully firm.
  4. Serve over rice
    Divide the hot rice among 4 bowls. Carefully slide one-quarter of the chicken, egg, and sauce mixture over each portion of rice. The heat from the rice and the mixture will continue to cook the eggs slightly.
  5. Garnish and serve
    Sprinkle each bowl with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if using. Offer shichimi togarashi on the side for those who want a spicy kick. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutritional Information

520
Calories
per serving
32
Protein
g per serving
58
Carbohydrates
g per serving
18
Total Fat
g per serving
4.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
1.8
Fiber
g per serving
9
Sugar
g per serving
980
Sodium
mg per serving
6
Vitamin C
mg per serving
2.5
Iron
mg per serving

Japanese Oyakodon is Also Known As

Oyako Donburi, Parent-and-Child Bowl, Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl or 親子丼