Oyako Don
Dive into the comforting flavors of Japan with this classic Oyako Don recipe, a beloved one-bowl dish that perfectly balances simplicity and savory depth. “Oyako Don,” which translates to “parent-and-child rice bowl,” features tender chicken and silky eggs simmered together in a savory-sweet broth made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Thinly sliced onions add subtle sweetness, while the delicate mixture is poured over fluffy Japanese short-grain rice for a hearty yet wholesome meal. With only 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is a fantastic choice for a quick, satisfying dinner. Garnish with chopped green onions and seaweed strips for an authentic touch, and enjoy this quintessential Japanese comfort food right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
- 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 large Eggs
- 200 milliliters Dashi stock
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 4 cups Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 stalks Green onion (chopped, optional garnish)
- 1 sheet Seaweed strips (optional garnish)
Instructions
Dice the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the onion into fine strips.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and lightly beat them until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a medium-sized frying pan, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to create the sauce base. Stir well.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced chicken thigh to the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the beaten eggs evenly over the chicken and onion mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the eggs are set but still slightly runny, about 1-2 minutes.
Spoon the chicken and egg mixture carefully over bowls of hot, steamed Japanese short-grain rice.
Garnish with chopped green onions and seaweed strips, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 994 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 939 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.6 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 100.0 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*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.
