Hearty Mushroom and Chicken Donburi Bowl
Hearty Mushroom and Chicken Donburi Bowl
Simple and Delicious Mushroom Chicken Donburi Recipe
Enjoy a satisfying one-bowl meal featuring the best seasonal mushrooms and tender boneless chicken. This dish offers a delightful textural contrast and is incredibly filling. It’s a perfect blend of savory flavors and comforting ingredients, making it a favorite for all ages. With a straightforward cooking process, you can easily create a wonderful homemade meal even on busy days. Experience a delicious dining moment with this rich-flavored donburi.
Main Ingredients- 1 bowl of steamed rice
- 120g oyster mushrooms
- 1/4 onion
- 10cm piece of green onion
- 1 egg
- 2-3 pieces of boneless fried chicken
- A little chopped green onion (for garnish)
Donburi Sauce- 100ml water
- 50ml mentsuyu (Japanese soy sauce-based dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sake (cooking wine)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 100ml water
- 50ml mentsuyu (Japanese soy sauce-based dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sake (cooking wine)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the mushrooms and vegetables. Gently tear the oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. If any mushrooms have large caps, cut them in half. Thinly slice the onion and thinly slice the green onion on an angle. Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl.
Step 2
For the chicken, using pre-cooked boneless fried chicken makes preparation quick and easy. If you’re using raw chicken breast, you can boil or pan-fry it until cooked through, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. If using frozen boneless chicken, preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through. Then, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious donburi sauce. In a pot, combine the water, mentsuyu, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, sake, and a pinch of pepper. Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, add the sliced onion and oyster mushrooms. Let the sauce simmer and reduce until it’s about half of its original volume, allowing the flavors to concentrate. Once the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, add the sliced green onions and cook for another minute until they are just tender.
Step 4
Gently pour the beaten egg over the simmering ingredients in the pot. Avoid stirring the egg immediately. Sprinkle a little more pepper over the top. Cover the pot with a lid and cook over low heat for a few minutes, just until the egg is softly set. Cooking it partially will give a wonderfully creamy texture.
Step 5
Place a generous serving of warm steamed rice into your serving bowl. Carefully spoon the mushroom and chicken mixture, along with the delicious sauce, over the rice. Ensure there’s enough sauce to moisten the rice and create a flavorful base.
Step 6
Finally, arrange the pieces of boneless chicken attractively on top of the donburi. Sprinkle a little more pepper over the chicken for extra flavor. Garnish generously with the finely chopped green onions. Your hearty Mushroom Chicken Donburi is now ready to be enjoyed! Bon appétit!
