Jung Ho-young's Oyakodon

A Japanese-style chicken rice bowl featuring tender chicken thigh meat and a sweet-savory homemade sauce, topped with moist soft-boiled eggs.

Ingredients needed 1 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Do not fully blend the egg yolk and white—mix only lightly so that both colors remain visible. Over-mixing will ruin the soft, custard-like texture unique to Japanese dishes.
  • After pouring the egg mixture into the sauce, avoid stirring vigorously with a spoon or chopsticks. Instead, gently tilt and swirl the pan to keep the shape neat and prevent the egg from breaking apart.
  • Onions naturally release moisture during cooking, so if the sauce appears slightly thin when first added, do not over-add liquid—let the natural juices do their work.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to easily recreate a restaurant-style Japanese sweet-savory oyakodon at home.
  • People who prefer the chewy texture of chicken thigh meat paired with the creamy softness of a runny egg.
  • Home cooks looking to quickly prepare an impressive dish using minimal vegetables and just chicken.

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