Oyako Donburi Recipe

Name: Oyako Donburi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, deboned and sliced thin; 6 stalks green onions, sliced 1/2 inch long; 1/2 cup tiny peas, fresh or 1/2 cup frozen tiny peas; 4 cups dashi (Japanese Soup Stock); 6 large eggs, beaten; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ajinomoto (MSG); 3 tablespoons mirin (Sweet Rice Wine); 3 sheets dried nori (Purple laver Seaweed pressed into thin sheets, greenish black color)

Servings: persons

1
In a large saucepan, add chicken, peas, green onions and dashi.
2
Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
3
Add shoyu, sugar, ajinomoto and mirin; mix to blend.
4
Add the eggs, mix to combine and bring to boil.
5
Turn off heat and place cover on saucepan.
6
Eggs should not be overcooked.
7
Toast nori lightly either over a flame or on stove element.
8
Crumble nori into pieces with your fingers and place in a bowl.
9
Fill rice bowls with rice and pour chicken and egg mixture over top generously.
10
Sprinkle with crumbled nori.
11
Serve immediately.

506

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken, deboned and sliced thin, 6 stalks green onions, sliced 1/2 inch long, 1/2 cup tiny peas, fresh or 1/2 cup frozen tiny peas, 4 cups dashi (Japanese Soup Stock), and more.

Yes, Oyako Donburi falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oyako Donburi

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