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Oyakodon without Dashi

This tasty Japanese donburi combines simple yet delicious ingredients like chicken thighs, chicken broth, and Japanese seasonings on a bed of steamed rice - it's the perfect comforting meal!
Course Lunch
Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 people
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $5

Equipment

  • 1 oyakodon pan optional
  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp mirin
  • 1/4 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 skinless chicken thigh cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice you can use 1 cup for larger portion

Instructions

  • Turn on the stove, put the frying pan on top, and set to high heat. Add mirin, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
  • Toss in the onion and stir-fry for 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Add the sliced chicken and cook for 5 – 6 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
  • Get a small bowl and beat the egg into it. Pour the scrambled egg over the chicken and onion mix in the frying pan, cover with a lid, and cook for another minute.
  • Transfer the oyakodon into a rice bowl, add sauce, sprinkle with green onions, then serve.