Japanese　Halal food 【Chicken & egg rice bowl】 親子丼

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness of mirin.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is a lighter option, while chicken broth is more accessible.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, and ground chicken is often less expensive.

nori

🥗Healthier: seaweed snacks

💰Cheaper: none

Nori is specific but can be substituted with seaweed snacks for a similar flavor.

Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm.

Slice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Chop onion into thin slices.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

In a bowl, beat eggs until well combined.

Pour beaten eggs over the chicken mixture in the skillet.

Cover and cook until eggs are just set, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve the chicken and egg mixture over warm rice.

Garnish with chopped green onions and strips of nori.

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Equipment Needed

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