Description
These Japanese Katsu Bowls feature crispy, golden fried chicken cutlets served over a bed of rice with tangy-sweet homemade tonkatsu sauce and topped with crunchy cabbage. Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, these bowls are perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Tonkatsu Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- For the Bowl:
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Thinly shredded cabbage
- Optional toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, pickled ginger, fried egg
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack to remove excess oil.
- In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard (if using). Whisk together and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened. Set aside.
- Spoon warm rice into bowls. Slice the fried chicken cutlets and arrange them on top of the rice. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce. Add shredded cabbage and optional toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, pickled ginger, or a fried egg.
Notes
- You can substitute the shredded cabbage with other veggies like carrots or bok choy for added texture and flavor.
- For an extra crispy texture, you can double-coat the chicken by dipping it back in the egg and breadcrumbs before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
