Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

Tender chicken and softly set egg simmered in a sweet soy broth over rice.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves2
CuisineJapanese
Dietary notes
Gluten-free*Dairy-freeHalal-friendly*Kosher-friendly*
  • Gluten-free: Use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), and check that broths and sauces are labeled gluten-free.
  • Halal: Use halal-certified meat and products.
  • Kosher: Use kosher-certified ingredients and meat.

* Fits with a simple swap or certified ingredients. See the notes above.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Simmer the broth. In a small skillet, bring the broth, soy sauce and honey to a simmer. Add the onion and cook 3 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken. Add the chicken and simmer, covered, until cooked through (165°F), about 6 minutes.
  3. Add the egg. Pour the eggs over the top in a slow circle. Cover and cook 1–2 minutes, until just set but still soft.
  4. Serve. Slide over bowls of rice and top with green onion.

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