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Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the sliced onions","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the chicken pieces evenly over the onions. Cover the pan and simmer for about 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the chicken pieces evenly","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Whisk the eggs lightly (do not over-mix). Pour the eggs slowly over the chicken and onions. Cover the pan again and cook for 30-60 seconds until the eggs are just set but still creamy.","group":"Finishing","title":"Whisk the eggs lightly","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Carefully slide the chicken and egg mixture over a bowl of hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.","group":"Plating","title":"Carefully slide the chicken and egg mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"The name 'Oyakodon' literally translates to 'parent-and-child bowl,' referring to the use of both chicken and egg. For the best texture, do not overcook the eggs; they should be slightly runny and custard-like.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["small saucepan","small bowl","whisk"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs","soy","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard individual serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This dish is best served immediately for the correct egg texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, but note that eggs will toughen when reheated.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water or dashi."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a4eda8b08f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a7a35c1-2854-4e72-8d7b-bdc7d914a013","imageAlt":"Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Bowl) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["oyakodon","japanese","chicken","egg","rice bowl","quick","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Bowl)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:08:11.749Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:08:11.749Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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