Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful culinary experience that combines crispy, breaded chicken served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a tangy-sweet sauce. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a beautiful presentation for any meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, these katsu bowls are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 cups cooked short-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all the items and slice the chicken into even pieces.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour on one plate, beaten eggs in a bowl, and panko on another plate.
- Dredge the chicken: Coat each piece in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to cover the bottom and heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken: Cook each piece for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the tonkatsu sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
- Assemble your bowls: Serve rice topped with crispy katsu and drizzle generously with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg