Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
300 g

Ground chicken

3 tbsp

Soy sauce

3 tbsp

Sake

3 tbsp

Sugar

4 unit

Eggs

0.5 tsp

Salt

2 tbsp

Sugar

6 unit

Frozen green beans

thawed

Step 1
~2 min

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
~2 min

Thaw the frozen green beans in the microwave.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine ground chicken, soy sauce, sake, and sugar in a frying pan.

Step 4
~2 min

Use chopsticks to whisk and break up the ground chicken.

Step 5
~2 min

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with chopsticks until the chicken is crumbly and the liquid has evaporated.

Step 6
~2 min

Remove the ground chicken from the pan.

Step 7
~2 min

Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and sugar.

Step 8
~2 min

Pour the egg mixture into the same frying pan.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir continuously over medium heat until the eggs are softly scrambled and crumbly.

Step 10
~2 min

Cook the green beans over medium heat until cooked but not overcooked. Add to the pan with the eggs.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve the seasoned ground chicken, scrambled eggs, and green beans over a bed of rice in a bowl.

Step 12
~2 min

Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with pickled ginger for added flavor.

Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish.

Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The ground chicken and eggs can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with miso soup.

Add a side of Japanese pickles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Japanese Pickles
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

A popular and easy-to-make home-style dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Quick Lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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