CHICKEN AND EGG ON RICE (OYAKO DONBURI)

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This is a great dish for lunch. I found this recipe in Quick and Easy Japanese Cuisine for Everyone by Yukiko Moriyama.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 eggs
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 onion
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
5 cups cooked rice
cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breast into thin slices.
  • Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in lukewarm water until soft.
  • Cut off hard stems and cut in halves.
  • Cut onion into thin slices.
  • Chop cilantro.
  • In a large skillet with a lid, mix all the simmering sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken, mushrooms and onion and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken is done and onion is tender.
  • Beat eggs in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken and cover with a lid.
  • Cook until the egg is set, about 1 minute on low heat.
  • Sprinkle cilantro on top.
  • To serve: put about 1 1/4 cup of rice in a large, deep bowl and gently lay 1/4 of the chicken and egg mixture on top.
  • Pour simmering sauce over and serve immediately.

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