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Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

15-Minute Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl for Cozy Nights

Quick and easy Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl perfect for cozy nights, bringing savory flavors and simple preparation together.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Broth
  • 1 pound Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs Tender and flavorful.
  • 1 Onion Adds natural sweetness; can substitute with yellow onions or shallots.
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock or Dashi Provides umami flavor; use vegetable stock for vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Adds sweet complexity; can replace with rice vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances flavors; can reduce or omit.
For the Egg and Base
  • 4 Large Eggs Creates a creamy scramble.
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Preferably freshly steamed.
For Garnishing
  • Optional Garnishes Green onions, sesame oil, nori, or togarashi.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the large eggs until the yolks and whites are mostly combined.
  3. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add chicken stock or dashi. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add sliced onions and sauté for about 1 minute until translucent.
  5. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook for 1-2 minutes until nearly cooked through.
  6. Pour the beaten egg mixture evenly over the chicken and onions. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute.
  7. Gently stir and scramble the eggs until they are softly set, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve the chicken and egg mixture over freshly steamed rice, garnishing as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust ingredients to taste. Optional toppings add personal touch.

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