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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2
Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges brown, ~4 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and broth. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Crack eggs directly into the simmering liquid. Cover and simmer until egg whites set, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Divide rice between two bowls. Spoon chicken and eggs over rice with sauce.
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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