Oyaku Don for Bento
Elevate your bento game with this comforting and flavorful Oyaku Don recipe, a classic Japanese dish that's perfect for lunch on the go! Featuring tender chicken, soft onions, and silky eggs simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, mirin, and dashi, this dish delivers a delightful harmony of umami flavors. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, Oyaku Don is both satisfying and easy to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time and a 15-minute cook time. Ideal for bento boxes, this meal remains delicious at room temperature and can be garnished with fresh green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor. Discover how this quick and hearty dish transforms lunchtime into a comforting Japanese dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 250 grams Chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 0.5 cup Dashi stock (or water with instant dashi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 stalk Green onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients. Thinly slice the onion. Cut the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces. Beat the eggs lightly in a small bowl.
In a small saucepan or skillet, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the simmering sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
Add the chicken pieces to the saucepan in a single layer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the chicken and onion mixture, distributing it evenly across the surface. Do not stir.
Cover the pan again and let the eggs cook gently for 1-2 minutes, or until they are just set but still slightly runny (they will continue to cook from residual heat).
Remove the pan from the heat. Spoon a portion of cooked white rice into your bento container, then carefully place the chicken, egg, and onion mixture on top of the rice.
Optional: Finely slice a green onion stalk and sprinkle it over the top as a garnish.
Let the Oyaku Don cool to room temperature before sealing the bento box. Store in the refrigerator if preparing in advance and consume within a day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1308 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 671 mg | 14% | |
*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.
