Oyaku Don for Bento

Elevate your bento game with this comforting and flavorful Oyaku Don recipe, a classic Japanese dish that's perfect for lunch on the go! Featuring tender chicken, soft onions, and silky eggs simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, mirin, and dashi, this dish delivers a delightful harmony of umami flavors. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, Oyaku Don is both satisfying and easy to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time and a 15-minute cook time. Ideal for bento boxes, this meal remains delicious at room temperature and can be garnished with fresh green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor. Discover how this quick and hearty dish transforms lunchtime into a comforting Japanese dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 250 grams Chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 0.5 cup Dashi stock (or water with instant dashi powder)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 stalk Green onion (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the ingredients. Thinly slice the onion. Cut the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces. Beat the eggs lightly in a small bowl.

Step 2

In a small saucepan or skillet, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the simmering sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces to the saucepan in a single layer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the chicken and onion mixture, distributing it evenly across the surface. Do not stir.

Step 6

Cover the pan again and let the eggs cook gently for 1-2 minutes, or until they are just set but still slightly runny (they will continue to cook from residual heat).

Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat. Spoon a portion of cooked white rice into your bento container, then carefully place the chicken, egg, and onion mixture on top of the rice.

Step 8

Optional: Finely slice a green onion stalk and sprinkle it over the top as a garnish.

Step 9

Let the Oyaku Don cool to room temperature before sealing the bento box. Store in the refrigerator if preparing in advance and consume within a day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1027 grams (1027.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1275

Total Fat 38.30g	49%
Saturated Fat 10.90g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 685mg	228%
Sodium 2453mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 130.70g	48%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 28.30g
Protein 91.80g	184%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1267mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 29.7%

Carbs: 42.3%