Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup dashi broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients. Cook the white rice according to package instructions. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the dashi broth, soy sauce, and mirin and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the eggs to the skillet and gently stir. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through. Add the green onions and cook for 1 minute. Serve the oyakodon over the cooked white rice and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 4 servings and each serving contains the following nutrients:
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
- Sodium: 692mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 20g
Oyakodon is a great meal for people who are trying to watch their calories, fat, and cholesterol. The combination of chicken and egg is a great source of protein, and the addition of vegetables helps to increase the dish’s nutritional value. It’s also a great way to get your daily servings of vegetables.
Oyakodon is an easy dish to make and it’s sure to please the whole family. It’s a great dish to whip up on busy weeknights, or you can make it ahead of time and reheat it for a quick and easy lunch. Enjoy this delicious Japanese dish and you’ll be sure to come back for more.