Chicken Doria, Japanese Baked Rice Gratin
Buttery rice with chicken and mushrooms under a creamy white sauce and melted cheese, Japanese yoshoku comfort food.
Made with White bechamel sauce and Homemade chicken stock. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.48 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the bechamel and chicken stock first (see the base recipes). Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
11 min - 3
Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Add the rice, tamari and your ready made chicken stock and stir until the stock has been absorbed. Season with pepper.
5 min - 4
Spoon the rice into a baking dish and level.
- 5
Warm the bechamel and pour over the rice. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and browned in patches.
17 min 30 s
Tips
- Use cold, day old rice so the grains stay separate. Cool freshly cooked rice quickly and chill within 1 hour.
- Rice is risky when left warm for hours, so reheat only once and make sure it is steaming hot.
- Prawns, crab or sweetcorn can replace the chicken.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 1 day in the fridge once cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat once until steaming hot all the way through. Do not reheat rice more than once.
Questions
What is doria?
Doria is a Japanese yoshoku (Western influenced) dish of rice topped with white sauce and cheese and baked. It is popular in cafes and family restaurants.
Can I use leftover rice?
Yes, provided it was cooled within 1 hour and kept in the fridge for no more than 1 day.
Can I add curry?
Yes. Stir 1 tbsp curry powder into the rice for a popular curry doria.
More made with white bechamel sauce
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