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Ultimate Oyakodon Recipe

Ultimate Oyakodon Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Rice Bowl

Discover the Ultimate Oyakodon Recipe—a quintessential Japanese comfort food featuring chicken, eggs, and rice in one satisfying bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Short-grain Japanese rice Essential for sticky texture.
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Recommended for tenderness and flavor.
For the Eggs
  • 2 pieces Fresh eggs Use high-quality for creamy consistency.
For the Onion
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Natural sweetness enhances flavor.
For the Broth
  • 2 cups Water For dashi preparation.
  • 1 tablespoon Dashi Provides signature umami flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce Depth of flavor without excess salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Adds sweetness; honey-water mix is an alternative.
For Sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Adjust to taste for flavor balance.

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces, and rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker or saucepan according to instructions, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Simmer water in a saucepan, add dashi and stir for about 5 minutes.
  4. Sauté onions in dashi for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add chicken to the pot and cook for 5-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Whisk eggs and pour over chicken, cover and steam for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve chicken and egg mixture over rice, drizzle with dashi broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Taste broth and adjust sweetness with sugar and mirin as needed. Quality of ingredients highly affects the dish's flavor and texture.

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