Description
Oyakodon is a classic Japanese rice bowl dish featuring tender chicken and onions simmered in a savory dashi broth, topped with lightly beaten eggs and green onions.
*I would not recommend cooking more than 2 servings per pan. If you need to make more than 2, use separate pans. This is to ensure that the heat is distributed evenly when cooking.
Ingredients
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- 2 servings Japanese short-grain or medium grain rice, cooked
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 3/4 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3/4 cup dashi (ingredients below; substitute for 1 tablespoon of hondashi, which is a form of instant dashi, and just add 3/4 cup water)
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4–5 eggs, beaten
- Chopped green onions for garnishing (optional)
Dashi Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1 piece of kombu (dried kelp), about 10 cm (4 inches)
- 1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, add the dashi (instructions below), soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
- Add the sliced onions and diced chicken pieces. Cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through, about 6-8 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through.
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour a little more than 1/2 of the beaten eggs evenly over the chicken and onions, away from the edges of the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the eggs are just set but still slightly runny. Pour the remaining eggs around the edges and cook for 30 seconds.
- Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Carefully spoon the chicken, onions, and egg mixture over the rice. Garnish with green onions.
Dashi Instructions:
- Place the kombu in a pot with the water and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
- After soaking, heat the water over medium heat. Just before it begins to boil, remove the kombu from the pot.
- Once the kombu is removed, bring the water to a boil, then add the katsuobushi. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the bonito flakes. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a few days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2