Japanese Chicken Scallion Rice Bowl
Experience the comforting flavors of a Japanese Chicken Scallion Rice Bowl, a harmonious blend of tender, golden-browned chicken thighs, caramelized scallions, and fluffy short-grain rice. This quick and easy recipe features a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, and sake, bringing authentic Japanese flavors to your table in just 35 minutes. Each bowl is finished with a drizzle of fragrant sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, creating a beautifully balanced dish that's both satisfying and visually appealing. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner, this rice bowl is a one-pot masterpiece that's sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 6 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 4 cups Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Trim the scallions, separating the white and green parts. Slice the white parts into 1-inch pieces and finely chop the green parts for garnish.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to create the sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
Flip the chicken pieces and add the white parts of the scallions to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the scallions are slightly caramelized.
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and scallions evenly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the chicken and give it a final stir. Remove from heat.
Divide the cooked rice between four bowls. Spoon the chicken and scallion mixture over the rice, ensuring each bowl gets a generous amount of sauce.
Garnish with the chopped green parts of the scallions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 670 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 461 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
