Authentic Oyakodon (Parent-and-Child Rice Bowl)
Oyakodon, the quintessential Japanese comfort food, is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, fluffy eggs, and savory soy-based sauce, served over a bed of warm, fragrant rice. This dish is a true culinary delight that transports your senses to the heart of Japan.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups dashi broth or use a combination of water and chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked short-grain rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, combine the chicken and onion slices. Pour in the dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are tender.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the chicken and onion mixture, making sure to evenly distribute them. Cover the pan and let the eggs gently cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they're just set.
- Remove the pan from the heat and give the Oyakodon a gentle stir to incorporate the eggs. Serve the dish immediately over a bed of hot, steamed short-grain rice.
Notes
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 270mg
- Sodium: 830mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g