Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy, savory chicken served over fluffy rice, drizzled with a rich homemade tonkatsu sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests on special occasions. With its crunchy texture and mouthwatering flavors, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Japanese panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to about half an inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then coat thoroughly with panko.
- Fry the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the tonkatsu sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a small bowl.
- Assemble your bowls: Serve cooked rice topped with sliced fried chicken and drizzle generously with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 600g)
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For added crunch, let the coated chicken rest for about 10 minutes before frying. Customize your bowls by adding vegetables like shredded cabbage or pickled radishes. Substitute chicken with pork or tofu for different variations.