How to Make Japanese Chicken Rice

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white sugar + water

Rice vinegar adds acidity, while sugar + water mimics sweetness.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and cost-effective.

sake

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: rice vinegar

White grape juice can provide sweetness, while rice vinegar adds acidity.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is often cheaper.

Start by preparing the ingredients: set aside the chicken, onion, rice, and mixed frozen vegetables.

Chop the onion into small pieces, using about 1/3 of an onion wedge.

Cut the chicken breast into small pieces.

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil for frying.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until slightly softened.

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until fully cooked.

Add the mixed frozen vegetables to the pan and stir until heated through.

Add the steamed rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps and mixing it with the chicken and vegetables.

Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup to the rice mixture and stir to combine, adjusting to taste with salt and pepper as needed.

Plate the chicken rice and serve.

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