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Crispy Chicken Donburi

Fluffy rice topped with crispy pan-fried chicken, a sweet-savory glaze, and a soft-cooked egg. One skillet, zero fuss, pure TikTok gold.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Crispy Chicken Donburi
satisfyingquickjapanesechickencrispytenderfluffyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets roughly 0.5 inches thick.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add chicken to the skillet without moving for 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.

  4. Step 4

    Flip chicken and cook 2 minutes more until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  5. Step 5

    Return skillet to medium, add soy sauce and mirin, swirling to combine. Crack both eggs into the sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Cover and cook 3 minutes until egg whites set but yolks still jiggle slightly.

  7. Step 7

    Divide rice between two bowls, top with chicken and an egg, drizzle with glaze, and scatter green onion.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • bowls

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