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Japanese Chicken Wing Rice

Japanese Chicken Wing Rice

Japanese Chicken Wing Rice
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Japanese Chicken Wing Rice is one of those deeply satisfying one-pot meals where the rice becomes just as important as the main protein. As the soy-ginger marinated chicken wings cook over the rice in the donabe, all of the savory juices drip down into the grains below, creating layers of flavor throughout the pot.

The wings stay juicy while the rice absorbs the marinade, dashi, garlic, and ginger as everything cooks together gently under the lid. A final drizzle of toasted sesame oil, fresh scallions, and a dusting of sansho pepper brighten the dish just before serving.

Served straight from the donabe at the table, Japanese Chicken Wing Rice feels both rustic and special at the same time.

Donabe

My new donabe (Japanese clay pot) matches my backsplash! 😀

Chicken Wing Rice Recipe

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Oyakodon – Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl

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Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl

Oyakodon is a popular and traditional Japanese rice bowl dish that combines a savory-sweet mixture of chicken, egg, and onions served over steamed rice. The name “oyakodon” translates to “parent and child bowl,” which is a poetic reference to the use of both chicken (the parent) and egg (the child) in the dish.

It is a favorite for home cooks due to its ease of preparation and is often found in Japanese eateries and fast-food chains and featured in Japanese cooking shows and food blogs. Just Google “oyakodon” to see hundreds of authentic recipes for this well liked Japanese comfort food.

I am sharing here today for those who aren’t familiar with this splendid, homey Japanese dish. Serve it for brunch, lunch, dinner or a late night snack. It can easily be prepared with almost all ingredients on hand in the Western kitchen. I give substitutes below in case Japanese ingredients are not available.

Oyakodon - Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl

Oyakodon Recipe

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