Description
This Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce recipe features crispy panko chicken, sweet-savory sauce, and steamed rice—ideal for a quick dinner. A family-friendly Asian-inspired dish with simple ingredients and bold flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce
1 cup shredded cabbage or 1/4 cup pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Let rest on a wire rack.
4. Simmer ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a saucepan to make tonkatsu sauce.
5. Place rice in bowls, top with sliced katsu, drizzle sauce, and add cabbage or pickled ginger if desired.
Notes
Use freshly cooked rice or reheat gently for best texture.
For an even crispier crust, chill breaded cutlets 10 minutes before frying.
Make tonkatsu sauce ahead for quick assembly on busy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg