Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki

Why make this recipe

Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki is a delicious and easy dish that combines various ingredients into a tasty pancake. It’s perfect for a quick meal or a fun dinner. You can customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a taste of Japanese cuisine at home. Plus, it’s packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a satisfying option for everyone.

How to make Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dashi broth (or water)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup carrot, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Okonomiyaki sauce
• Japanese mayonnaise
• Aonori (seaweed flakes)
• Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, flour, dashi broth, and eggs to form a batter.
2. Stir in the cooked chicken, green onions, carrot, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
4. Pour a ladle of batter into the skillet, spreading it out into a circle.
5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove from heat and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
7. Top with aonori and katsuobushi if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

How to serve Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki

You can serve Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki as a main dish or snack. Cut it into wedges and garnish with extra green onions, aonori, or katsuobushi for added flavor. It goes well with a side of pickled vegetables or a light salad.

How to store Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply warm them in a skillet for a few minutes until heated through.

Tips to make Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki

• Make sure to chop the cabbage finely for even cooking.
• Adjust the amount of dashi broth for the desired thickness of the batter.
• Experiment with different proteins or vegetables to suit your taste, such as shrimp or tofu.

Variation

You can make a seafood version by substituting the chicken with shrimp or squid. You can also add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.

FAQs

1. Can I make Okonomiyaki gluten-free?
Yes! You can use gluten-free flour to make this dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

2. What can I use instead of dashi broth?
If you don’t have dashi broth, water or vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.

3. Is Okonomiyaki hard to make?
No, Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki is quite easy to make and doesn’t require special skills. Just follow the steps, and you’ll have a tasty meal in no time!

Savory Chicken Okonomiyaki

A delicious and easy dish that combines various ingredients into a tasty pancake, perfect for a quick meal or a fun dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped Make sure to chop finely for even cooking.
• 1 cup all-purpose flour Adjust to make gluten-free if needed.
• 1 cup dashi broth (or water) Can be substituted with vegetable broth if desired.
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced You can substitute with shrimp or squid for a seafood version.
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped For garnishing.
• 1/4 cup carrot, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Okonomiyaki sauce For drizzling on top.
• Japanese mayonnaise For drizzling on top.
• Aonori (seaweed flakes) For topping if desired.
• Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) For topping if desired.

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, flour, dashi broth, and eggs to form a batter.
2. Stir in the cooked chicken, green onions, carrot, salt, and pepper.

Cooking

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
2. Pour a ladle of batter into the skillet, spreading it out into a circle.
3. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Serving

1. Remove from heat and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
2. Top with aonori and katsuobushi if desired.
3. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply warm them in a skillet for a few minutes until heated through.