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Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

Irresistible Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl in 15 Minutes

Experience a quick, comforting Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl, the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Broth
  • 500 grams Chicken Thighs or chicken breast for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white works best
  • 300 ml Chicken Stock/Dashi or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari is gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin can substitute with sugar and water
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or honey/maple syrup as alternatives
For the Eggs and Rice
  • 4 large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice jasmine or sushi rice recommended
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil drizzle before serving
  • 1 sheet Nori cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon Togarashi for an exciting kick

Equipment

  • Medium-sized non-stick pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the sliced chicken thighs in a bowl with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Beat the large eggs in a separate bowl until combined and set aside.
  3. Heat chicken stock or dashi in a medium-sized pan over medium heat and cook sliced onions for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until nearly cooked through.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the chicken and onions, cover, and let it cook gently on low heat for about 2 minutes.
  6. Spoon the chicken and egg mixture over warm cooked rice and garnish as desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience, adjusting soy sauce or sugar levels to taste. Customize with your favorite vegetables or mushrooms for added nutrition.

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