Japanese Cuisine

Oyakodon Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

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A cosy Japanese rice bowl of chicken and onion simmered in a sweet dashi-style broth, finished with just-set egg. One pan, humble ingredients and pure comfort.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 15 mins
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.97

Approx £3.94 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Oyakodon Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cook the rice in boiling water until tender, then drain and keep warm.
  2. 2
    Bring 200ml water, the crumbled stock cube, soy sauce, mirin and sugar to a simmer with the sliced onion in a small pan.
  3. 3
    Add the diced chicken thighs and simmer for 8-9 minutes until fully cooked through with no pink remaining.
  4. 4
    Beat the eggs and pour over the chicken, then cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until just set but still soft.
  5. 5
    Slide over the rice, scatter with sliced spring onion and serve at once.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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