Oyakodon

Quick and Delicious Oyakodon

Oyakodon, a heartfelt Japanese comfort dish, perfectly balances tender chicken, fluffy eggs, and savory sauce over a bed of rice. This recipe is part of the "50 30" series, designed to deliver over 50g of protein in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy the rich umami flavors and delightful textures of this easy-to-make meal, perfect for a healthy dinner in no time!
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Ingredients

🍗 350g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, preferably free-range
🧅 1 Onion
💧 125ml Water
🥄 2 tbsp Dashi Powder
🥢 4 tbsp Soy Sauce, such as Kikkoman
🍶 4 tbsp Mirin
🍬 1 tbsp Sugar
🍾 2 tbsp Sake, optional
🥚 4 Eggs
🌱 3 Spring Onions
🌶️ 1 tbsp Shichimi Togarashi or Furikake

🍚 300g Cooked Japanese Short-Grain Rice
🌟 Kecap Manis to serve, optional

Instructions

1- Prep the Ingredients:

Slice the onion into thin wedges.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the spring onions into small rounds.

2- Marinate the Chicken:

Lay the chicken on a plate in a single layer.
Splash over the sake, if using, and let sit for 5–10 minutes.

3- Prepare the Sauce:

In a shallow frying pan, combine water and dashi powder.
Add soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

4- Cook the Onion and Chicken:

Add the onions to the pan and simmer for about 1 minute.
Add the chicken in a single layer and continue simmering, uncovered, for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.

5- Prepare the Eggs:

Crack eggs into a bowl and lightly mix using chopsticks or a fork, aiming for a marbled effect.

6- Combine and Cook:

Pour two-thirds of the egg mixture over the chicken in the pan, allowing it to gently set.
After a minute, drizzle the remaining egg and cover briefly with a lid.
Cook until the eggs are just set but slightly runny.

7- Serve:

Spoon the rice into serving bowls.
Top with the chicken and egg mixture, ensuring to include the sauce.
Garnish with spring onions, and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi or furikake.
Add Kecap Manis for extra sweetness if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 720
Protein: 47g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 2g

Equipment: 🔪 Chef's Knife, e.g., Wüsthof Classic; 🍳 Shallow Frying Pan, e.g., T-fal Nonstick Pan; 🥣 Mixing Bowl; 🥄 Chopsticks or Fork; 🍚 Rice Cooker, optional for rice preparation