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Chicken & Egg Donburi Bowl

Tender simmered chicken and soft-cooked eggs over warm rice in a savory-sweet glaze. A Japanese comfort bowl ready in under 30 minutes with pantry staples.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Chicken & Egg Donburi Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges brown, ~4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and broth. Stir to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Crack eggs directly into the simmering liquid. Cover and simmer until egg whites set, ~5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Divide rice between two bowls. Spoon chicken and eggs over rice with sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with scallions. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • two bowls

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