Microwave Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

Soul-satisfying Japanese comfort food that cooks in the microwave in under 10 minutes.

Now I make it quite often for our three children.

Oyakodon is quick and easy to make at home and is traditionally cooked on the stovetop.

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What Is Oyakodon?

Its a popular rice bowl served at restaurants and at home.

It starts with a sweet-and-savory broth made with soy sauce, dashi, sake, and sugar.

Microwave Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) in a Microwavable Dish Surrounded by a Small Plate With Cooked Rice and a Small Plate of Kimchi

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Sliced chicken and onions are simmered in the broth, and lightly beaten eggs are added at the end.

Once the eggs are set, the oyakodon is scooped over warm rice.

Its a simple yet hearty dinner.

Creamy chicken Florentine in skillet, and next to it, a glass of wine

In fact, unless Im buying a whole chicken, I dont ever cook chicken breasts.

They are easy to overcook, and when cooked in the microwave, theyll get dry and stringy.

I would recommend sticking to chicken thighstheyll stay juicy even if you microwave them for too long.

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No Mirin?

I recommendTakara, but I dont always have it.

Instead, I use aji-mirin (which translates to tastes like mirin in Japanese) made byKikkoman.

Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets in a Stainless Steel Skillet

Its a near-perfect alternative I can find at my local Kroger, Target, and Whole Foods.

Its relatively inexpensive and does the job of adding umami, sweetness, and a little tang.

For the best price, look for it at your local grocery store instead of Amazon.

Plate of Chicken Piccata

Then all he has to do is microwave it and add the eggs.

Id call this a major microwave dinner upgrade.

Use a large spoon to stir well and spread the mixture out evenly in the baking dish.

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Tip

Dont have an 8x8-inch glass baking dish?

Avoid using a deep bowl to cook chicken in the microwave.

Ive tested this many, many time,s and it never cooks evenly.

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No one wants raw chicken.

Tightly cover the baking dish with plastic wrap.

Use the tip of a knife or fork to poke a couple of holes on top.

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Microwave on high power for 7 minutes.

Check a larger piece of chicken towards the center of the dish for doneness.

It should not be pink in the middle.

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If it is, microwave for 2 more minutes.

Stir in the chicken stock.

Its going to be very hot, so use a kitchen towel or oven mitts.

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Stir the chicken and then spread it out evenly again.

Pour the eggs on top of the chicken, but do not stir them in.

Tightly cover the baking dish with the same plastic wrap.

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Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Check the eggs for doneness.

Microwave on high again in 1-minute intervals until the eggs are fully cooked.

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The cook time will depend on the wattage of your microwave.

Serve the oyakodon over cooked rice and a side of kimchi.

Its supposed to be a little soupy, so dont forget to scoop up the liquid, too.

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Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.

To reheat, microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated through.

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