Best 4 Quick Oyakodon Recipes

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Meet the Japanese comfort food loved by many people – oyako-don. It is a traditional rice bowl dish consisting of chicken, eggs, and onions simmered in a savory broth. With its warm and comforting flavors, it's no wonder that oyako-don has become a staple in Japanese households. And for those who crave a speedy fix of this classic dish, a quick version known as "quick oyako-don" has been making waves in the culinary world. In this article, we'll introduce three of the best recipes for quick oyako-don that you can whip up in a matter of minutes. From the basic three-ingredient version to creative twists featuring added vegetables and even cheese, there's sure to be a recipe that suits your taste and time constraints. Get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

OYAKODON (CHICKEN AND EGG BOWL)



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Oyakodon is cooked in one pan where the onions, chicken, and egg are simmered in an umami-rich, dashi-based sauce. It is then poured over a bowl of fluffy steamed rice. Simple, delicious, and utterly comforting, this is the kind of one-bowl meal you can cook in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Namiko Chen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ onion ((3 oz, 85 g))
2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)
½ cup dashi (Japanese soup stock; click to learn more) ((using good, flavorful dashi is very important in this recipe!))
1½ Tbsp mirin
1½ Tbsp sake
1½ Tbsp soy sauce
1½ tsp sugar
2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice
2 sprigs mitsuba (Japanese parsley) ((or green onion/scallion))
shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) ((optional, if you like spicy))

Steps:

  • Gather all the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 293 mg, Sodium 679 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OYAKODON (JAPANESE CHICKEN AND EGG RICE BOWL)



Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) image

This is a delicious traditional Japanese meal consisting of chicken sauteed and then cooked in a Japanese broth, and then finished with egg and served over rice. It's really easy, filling and delicious.

Provided by User

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Meat and Seafood     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups water
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
1 onion, cut in half and sliced
2 cups dashi stock, made with dashi powder
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in 3 to 4 changes of water until the rinse water is almost clear, and drain off the rinse water. Bring the rice and 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place the chicken in a nonstick skillet with a lid, and cook and stir over medium heat until the chicken is no longer pink inside and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 5 more minutes. Pour in the stock, and whisk in soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, and let simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the eggs in a bowl until well-beaten, and pour over the chicken and stock. Cover the skillet, reduce heat, and allow to steam for about 5 minutes, until the egg is cooked. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, place 1 cup of cooked rice per bowl into 4 deep soup bowls, top each bowl with 1/4 of the chicken and egg mixture, and spoon about 1/2 cup of soup into each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.4 calories, Carbohydrate 97.9 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1225.6 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

QUICK OYAKODON



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This dish is very easy to make and very Japanese. It reminds me of dishes I've ordered in Japanese restaurants. You can add Korean hot sauce if you like it a little spicy.

Provided by BINGADING

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
2 cups water
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ onion, thinly sliced
½ cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into strips
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 eggs, beaten
6 snow peas, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the soy sauce and brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.
  • Heat several tablespoons of the chicken sauce in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and shiitake mushrooms in the sauce until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken, green onions, and a few more tablespoons of the sauce; continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the skillet; pour the beaten egg overtop. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle with the snow peas. Cook and stir until the egg has firmed and is no longer runny, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide the rice between two bowls and spoon the egg mixture evenly overtop. Pour additional chicken sauce over the rice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.2 calories, Carbohydrate 106.1 g, Cholesterol 220.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2282.6 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

OYAKODON



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Tuck into this hearty Japanese oyakodon. It translates as 'family donburi [rice bowl]' or 'adult-and-kids donburi', because both chicken and egg are used in the dish

Provided by Nina Matsunaga

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

250ml dashi
11⁄2 tbsp mirin
1 1⁄2 tbsp sake
1 1⁄2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1⁄2 tbsp caster sugar
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, finely sliced
1⁄2 onion, finely sliced
2 large eggs
freshly cooked Japanese rice
mitsuba (Japanese parsley) or curly parsley
togarashi seasoning or sansho pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the dashi, mirin, sake, soy sauce and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Put the chicken thighs and onion in a small pan, and pour over half the dashi broth so the chicken is just covered.
  • Slowly bring the mixture to the boil, skimming off any fat or scum that floats to the surface, and cook for 8-10 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid has reduced slightly. Taste the broth for seasoning, and adjust if needed. Crack the eggs into a bowl, beat well, and drizzle over the chicken in the pan. Cook over a medium heat until the egg has thickened slightly (it's best served runny).
  • Warm the remaining dashi broth in a separate pan. Serve the oyakodon over hot rice, with the extra dashi broth poured over. Season with mitsuba and togarashi or sansho pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose organic chicken, eggs, and vegetables whenever possible.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Chicken should be cooked through but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. To ensure that the chicken is cooked properly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: Soy sauce is a key ingredient in oyakodon. Choose a soy sauce that is rich and flavorful. Look for a soy sauce that is made with whole soybeans and has a deep, amber color.
  • Don't overcook the eggs: The eggs in oyakodon should be cooked through but still runny. If you overcook the eggs, they will become tough and rubbery. To avoid overcooking the eggs, cook them over medium heat and stir them constantly.
  • Serve oyakodon immediately: Oyakodon is best served immediately after it is made. The eggs will continue to cook if they sit for too long, so it's important to serve it right away.

Conclusion:

Oyakodon is a delicious and easy-to-make Japanese dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give oyakodon a try. You won't be disappointed.

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