Oyakodon is a comforting Japanese classic—juicy chicken, soft eggs, and onions cooked in a sweet-savoury sauce, all coming together in one pan.

What is Oyakodon?

A traditional Japanese rice bowl dish where chicken and egg are cooked together in a light soy-based sauce—simple, quick, and deeply satisfying.

Main Ingredients:

1. Chicken breast – 1 cup (cubed)

2. Onion – 1 (sliced)

3. Eggs – 2–3

4. Soy sauce – 2 tbsp

5. Mirin – 1 tbsp

6. Vinegar – 1 tsp

7. Salt & pepper – to taste

8. Spring onion – for garnish

9. Oil – 1 tbsp

How to make Oyakodon

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cubed chicken and sear till lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook till soft.

3. Add soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer.

4. Return the chicken to the pan. Pour beaten eggs over and cook gently till just set like a soft omelette.

5. Garnish with spring onion and serve hot (traditionally over rice).

Expert Tips:

1. Don’t overcook eggs—keep them soft for authenticity.

2. Use low heat after adding eggs for a silky texture.

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Oyakodon

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Category

Main

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Quick and comforting oyakodon made with chicken, eggs, and a savoury soy-based sauce—perfect for an easy meal.

Author:

Samridh

Ingredients

• Chicken – 1 cup

• Onion – 1

• Eggs – 2–3

• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp

• Mirin – 1 tbsp

• Vinegar – 1 tsp

• Salt, pepper

• Spring onion

• Oil

Directions

1. Sear chicken and remove.

2. Cook onion in same pan.

3. Add sauces and simmer.

4. Add chicken, pour eggs and cook till set.

5. Garnish and serve.

Recipe Note

Serve over steamed rice for the authentic experience.