Leftover Chicken Reinvented: Delicious Chicken Mayo Rice Bowl!
Leftover Chicken Reinvented: Delicious Chicken Mayo Rice Bowl!
Easy Chicken Mayo Rice Bowl: Your Perfect Brunch with Leftover Fried Chicken!
Got some leftover fried chicken from last night? Transform it into a satisfying brunch or lunch for the next day! This recipe uses boneless fried chicken and pairs it with fluffy scrambled eggs and a sweet and savory caramelized onion sauce, all served over rice for a simple yet incredibly delicious meal. It’s perfect for busy mornings, quick lunches, or even a late-night craving.
Main Ingredients for Chicken Mayo Rice Bowl- Leftover chicken, 5-6 pieces (boneless fried chicken recommended)
- Eggs, 2-3
- Onion, 1/2 medium
Sauce Ingredients for Perfect Flavor- Soy sauce, 3 Tbsp
- Mirin (or cooking sake/rice wine), 2 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1.5 Tbsp
- Water, 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 3 Tbsp
- Mirin (or cooking sake/rice wine), 2 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1.5 Tbsp
- Water, 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently reheat your leftover chicken. You can use an air fryer or microwave until warm. This helps restore some of its original texture.
Step 2
Once heated, use kitchen scissors to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This makes it easy to eat directly from the bowl, especially if you’re using boneless pieces.
Step 3
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them thoroughly with a fork or chopsticks until well combined. Properly whisked eggs will cook into a softer scramble.
Step 4
Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble them by gently stirring with a fork or spatula until cooked through but still moist. This creates a fluffy egg layer.
Step 5
Peel the onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Slicing them thinly will help them caramelize and sweeten more effectively.
Step 6
Add a little oil to the same pan (or a clean one) over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté them slowly until they become translucent and turn a beautiful golden brown. This caramelization process brings out their natural sweetness.
Step 7
Once the onions are nicely caramelized, push them to one side of the pan or add the sauce ingredients directly to the pan: 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp water, and 1.5 Tbsp sugar. Stir everything together and let it simmer briefly until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the onions.
Step 8
This sweet and savory onion soy sauce is fantastic! Its balanced flavor complements the chicken mayo bowl perfectly, and it’s also delicious with other dishes like fried Spam or tuna.
Step 9
Spoon a generous portion of warm rice into your serving bowl. Then, ladle the delicious caramelized onion mixture over the rice, ensuring some sauce soaks into the grains.
Step 10
Next, arrange the fluffy scrambled eggs on top of the onion and rice layer. The eggs add a creamy texture that bridges the rice and chicken.
Step 11
Finally, artfully place the warmed chicken pieces over the eggs. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions (scallions) for a touch of freshness and color.
Step 12
Drizzle your desired amount of mayonnaise over the entire bowl. The creamy richness of the mayo ties all the flavors together beautifully, adding a delightful savory and smooth finish.
Step 13
For a neater and more decorative drizzle of mayonnaise, try using a clean baby bottle or a squeeze bottle. This allows for controlled application and a more professional look.
Step 14
And there you have it – a wonderfully satisfying and flavorful Chicken Mayo Rice Bowl, made with simple ingredients! Enjoy your delicious creation! 🙂
