Description
Oyakodon is a comforting Japanese dish combining tender chicken, silky eggs, and onions simmered in a savory-sweet broth, served over a warm bowl of rice. A quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
150 g skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
½ medium onion, sliced
½ cup chicken stock or dashi
1 tbsp soy sauce (or more to taste)
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups cooked rice, to serve
Optional: green onion, sesame oil, nori, and/or togarashi for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken marinade: Combine the chicken, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
- Prepare the eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat them, ensuring the egg whites are still visible.
- Cook the onion: In a small pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 1 minute until aromatic.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken mixture to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until almost cooked through.
- Add the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs evenly into the pan, allowing them to cook for a few seconds until the edges are nearly set. Lightly scramble and cook for a few more seconds until the eggs are still slightly runny.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken and egg mixture over a bowl of warm rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame oil, nori, or togarashi if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan version, replace the chicken with tofu and use a vegan egg substitute like scrambled chickpea flour or silken tofu.
Dashi can be used instead of chicken stock for a deeper umami flavor.
For added spice, drizzle chili oil or add togarashi (Japanese spice mix) to the dish.
If using chicken breast, ensure not to overcook it to keep it moist. Chicken thighs are preferred for their tenderness and flavor.
To make ahead, prepare the chicken and egg mixture and refrigerate. Reheat and serve over freshly cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
