Sweet-Savory Yakitori Donburi with Creamy Egg
An easy-to-make recipe for sweet-savory yakitori donburi at home, featuring a sauce that will whet your appetite. Fragrant grilled chicken thighs and onions pair perfectly with rice. Finished with creamy scrambled eggs for a mellow flavor.
Cooking Steps
- 1
Remove excess fat from the chicken thigh, butterfly thicker parts to an even thickness, and cut into approximately 2.5cm cubes. Slice the onion thinly.
Advice: Ensuring the chicken's thickness is even helps it cook uniformly and prevents uneven browning.
IngredientsChicken thigh 250gOnion 100g - 2
In a bowl, combine 30ml soy sauce, 30ml mirin, 30ml cooking sake, and 5g sugar. Mix well to create the yakitori sauce.
Advice: Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved for a consistent and delicious flavor.
IngredientsSoy sauce 30mlMirin 30mlCooking sake 30mlSugar 5g - 3
Heat 5ml vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side.
Advice: Cooking the skin thoroughly enhances its aroma and texture. Getting a good sear here is key.
IngredientsVegetable oil 5mlChicken thigh 250g - 4
Once the chicken is cooked through, add the onion and stir-fry until softened.
Advice: Onions burn easily, so adding them after the chicken is cooked through helps bring out their sweetness.
IngredientsOnion 100g - 5
Once the onion has softened, add the sauce made in Step 2 and simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes, coating the ingredients. Continue heating until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Advice: Reducing the sauce concentrates the flavor and helps it coat the ingredients well. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
⏱ Simmering to reduce sauce 3 minIngredientsSoy sauce 30mlMirin 30mlCooking sake 30mlSugar 5g - 6
In a separate bowl, crack 2 eggs and add 30ml milk. Beat them well.
Advice: Adding milk makes the scrambled eggs fluffier.
IngredientsEgg 2unitMilk 30ml - 7
Lightly wipe out the frying pan, add a small amount of vegetable oil (not in recipe amount) and heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture from Step 6. Stir gently with cooking chopsticks to achieve your desired level of creaminess for the scrambled eggs.
Advice: The key is not to overcook them; remove from heat when still slightly runny. They will continue to cook with residual heat.
IngredientsEgg 2unitMilk 30ml - 8
Serve 400g of cooked rice in a donburi bowl. Top with the sauced chicken thighs and onions, then add the scrambled eggs. Done!
Advice: For extra flavor, sprinkle a little shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice blend) or shredded nori seaweed if you like.
IngredientsCooked rice 400g
Sweet-Savory Yakitori Donburi with Creamy Egg
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