SIMPLE OYAKO DONBURI (OYAKODON)

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This is a very simple way to make Japanese oyako donburi. The name literally means "parent and child", referring to the main ingredients, chicken and egg. This version of the recipe came from a magazine put out by CLAIR, a Japanese governmental agency, and although contains a couple of specialty Japanese ingredients, these may be substituted.

Provided by howcheng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb chicken breasts or 3/4 lb chicken thigh
6 large eggs
1 green onion
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 cup dashi
shredded nori (optional)

Steps:

  • Finely chop the green onion.
  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Marinate chicken in soy sauce and mirin for at least 10 minutes. If you don't have mirin, you can use sake and 1/4 tsp sugar. If you don't have sake, dry sherry can be used as well.
  • In another bowl, break the eggs. Divide the yolks into halves. Stir the eggs, but do not fully blend them.
  • In a saucepan, heat the dashi (substitute with chicken broth) to a boil. Add the chicken and cook quickly, stirring constantly.
  • When the chicken is fully cooked, add the green onions and eggs in a circular motion. Roughly stir the mixture.
  • In the traditional Japanese recipe, you would turn off the heat when the eggs are half-cooked and then place the pot on a cold wet towel (to keep the eggs from cooking any further), but they don't worry about salmonella poisoning over there, so I prefer to fully cook the eggs.
  • Serve on steamed rice and garnish with nori to taste.

Demetrius Morales
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This was a delicious and easy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


The Serge
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so simple but so flavorful.


dirtbikemaster mater
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Delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Furnez Santoyo
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This was my first time making Oyakodon and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


UniversalsoldierDave worldpeacetryit.
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I'm not a big fan of Oyakodon, but this recipe changed my mind.


Baby Doll
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So easy and delicious! My family loved it.


Nademsial576 Nademsial576
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This is now my go-to Oyakodon recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Online Gamer Tarzan
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was amazing.


Shovo Rana
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This was a great recipe! I love the combination of chicken and eggs.


M Yaseen M M Yaseen M
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Absolutely delicious. I added some vegetables to make it a complete meal.


Khalid shah taran Khalid shah taran
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My first time making Oyakodon and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very tasty.


IMAD KHAN
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This was surprisingly easy to make and turned out delicious! I used leftover chicken and it worked out great.


Mike Adkins
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This is my favorite Oyakodon recipe. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the eggs are perfectly cooked. I love the sweet and savory sauce.


Sizamile Ngubane
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Just made this for my family and they loved it! So easy to follow and incredibly flavorful. Definitely going to be a regular meal in our house.