Hello, rice bowl in 10 minutes! Many of you have made my classic Oyakodon recipe, which we cook in a special single-serving pan. This time, we’ll make this Chicken and Egg Bowl in the Dezin Electric Cooker. By using the pot, the cooking time will be cut down from 30 minutes to 10 minutes! Did I hear a hooray for that? I developed this recipe for our Easy College Meal Series, but it’s also perfect for working adults who are on a time crunch.
Oyakodon in Quick Summary
Hearty and protein-packed, oyakodon (親子丼) is pure comfort food. It features tender chicken and soft eggs simmered in a savory-sweet broth and gently laid over a bed of fluffy white rice. The dish has long been a staple for Japanese households and office workers who often work long hours. You can learn more at my original Oyakodon recipe post.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s a recipe for hectic days when you’re famished and need something cozy, filling, and satisfying. Easy pantry ingredients! You only need an electric pot (or a small pot over the stove), a cutting board, and a knife. Perfect for college students!
Ingredients for Oyakodon
Onion — When cooked, it becomes tender and adds sweetness to the dish! Chicken thighs — I recommend thighs over breasts because the fattier thighs are more flavorful, tender, and forgiving. Eggs Seasonings — Dashi powder (Japanese soup stock), soy sauce, mirin, and sugar Steamed Rice Garnish — Thinly sliced green onion Optional seasoning at the table — Shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spices) for a spicy kick
Substitution Tips and Variations
The core of this dish is composed of chicken and eggs, as the name “oyakodon” means parent and child donburi (rice bowl), implying chicken and egg as parent and child. If you substitute the chicken or eggs, it is technically no longer “oyakodon”—unless you use salmon and roe. However, I understand you might need to improvise sometimes, so here are some tips:
How to Make Oyakodon in a Pot
Recipe Tips and Techniques
Cut the chicken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces so that it cooks quickly and is easier to incorporate with the onions and soft-cooked eggs. When you add the eggs, make sure the broth is simmering. Don’t overcook the eggs. The soft egg is essential for oyakodon.
How to Store
You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2 days.
Easy College Meal Series
We use this versatile Dezin Electric Cooker to cook various dishes, including my son’s favorites like 10-Minute Elevated Instant Ramen. You can use your saucepan or frying pan to cook these dishes instead of the Dezin as well. I hope you enjoy this 10-Minute Oyakodon Recipe. Don’t miss the video, which my son actually cooked following my recipe on Instagram!
