Oyako Donburi (Chicken and Egg on Rice)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 2

Oyako Donburi - A Japanese Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

334

Sugar

17g

Fat

Oyako Donburi, which means “parent-and-child rice bowl” in Japanese, is a popular one-bowl meal that combines thinly sliced chicken and beaten eggs simmered in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based broth with tender onions. This dish is typically served over a bowl of steaming hot rice and garnished with green onion or seaweed. Oyako Donburi originated in Tokyo, Japan in the 1940s and has since become a favorite comfort food in Japan and around the world. It is a versatile dish that can be customized with different vegetables and protein sources to suit individual tastes.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves.
2.	Add sliced chicken and onion, reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is tender.
3.	Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour them into the saucepan over the chicken and onion. Cover the saucepan, turn the heat down to low, and cook for a few minutes until the eggs are set.
4.	Serve the chicken and egg over a bowl of cooked rice.

PROS

Oyako Donburi is a delicious and satisfying one-bowl meal that is quick and easy to make.

The combination of chicken, egg, and rice provides a balanced source of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium due to the soy sauce and mirin used in the recipe.

Individuals with soy or egg allergies should avoid this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oyako Donburi is a nutritious meal that provides a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Chicken is a lean source of protein that helps build and repair muscle tissues.
Eggs are high in protein and essential amino acids that help maintain strong bones and muscles.
Onions are rich in antioxidants and are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Soy sauce contains essential amino acids and minerals, but should be consumed in moderation due to its high sodium content.
Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine that adds flavor to the dish but is also high in sugar.

	1 cup water ( or a little less )
	1/2 cup soy sauce
	1/3 cup mirin
	3 tablespoons sugar
	2 chicken breasts , thinly sliced
	1 onion , thinly sliced
	4 eggs
	cooked rice