Ginger Chicken Donburi
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a ginger-soy sauce, served over fluffy rice with a soft-boiled egg and quick-pickled vegetables. Pure comfort in a bowl.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp mirin or honey
- 2 whole eggs
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (steamed or microwaved)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower in eggs and cook for 6 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Add chicken and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the bottom browns, then stir and cook 3 more minutes until no pink remains.
- 4
Stir in soy sauce, ginger, and mirin. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken and smells fragrant.
- 5
Divide rice between two bowls. Top with glazed chicken and sauce, then peel and halve a soft-boiled egg into each bowl.
- 6
Garnish with sliced green onion or nori strips if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small pot
- large skillet (10-12 inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- two bowls
- ice bath (bowl with ice water)
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