Name: Japanese Chicken-Scallion Rice Bowl
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups instant brown rice; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1.5 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin, (see Ingredient note); 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Japanese Chicken-Scallion Rice Bowl

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Here's the quintessence of Japanese home cooking: an aromatic, protein-rich broth served over rice. Admittedly, Japanese cooking leans heavily on sugar--for a less traditional taste, you could reduce or even omit the sugar.

By Victoria Abbott Riccardi

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Fat Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups instant brown rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin, (see Ingredient note)
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Directions

Prepare instant brown rice according to package directions.
Pour broth into a heavy medium saucepan, along with sugar, soy sauce and mirin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
Stir egg whites and whole egg in a small bowl until just mixed. Add chicken to the simmering broth. Gently pour in the egg mixture, without stirring. Sprinkle scallions on top. When the egg starts to firm up, after about 3 minutes, stir it with chopsticks or a knife. (The chicken will be cooked by now.) Divide the rice among 4 deep soup bowls and top with the chicken mixture.

Tips

Ingredient Note: Mirin is a low-alcohol rice wine essential to Japanese cooking. Look for it in your supermarket with the Asian or gourmet ingredients. An equal portion of sherry or white wine with a pinch of sugar may be substituted for mirin.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257	Calories
4g	Fat
34g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 20g	39%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 78mg	26%
Vitamin A 300IU	6%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Folate 24mcg	6%
Sodium 489mg	21%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 2mg	8%
Magnesium 67mg	16%
Potassium 296mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.