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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls That Will Bring Comfort Home

Delicious and quick Japanese Katsu Bowls featuring crispy chicken and savory tonkatsu sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Katsu
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with pork loin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 pieces Eggs Well-beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can use canola or peanut oil
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Japanese Short-Grain Rice Sushi rice is a suitable substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • pinch Salt
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
  • ¼ cup Tonkatsu Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup
Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage Can substitute with leafy greens
  • to taste Green Onions Optional
  • to taste Sesame Seeds Optional
  • to taste Pickled Ginger Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Mallet
  • Bowls
  • Wooden Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, soak for 30 minutes, then drain and cook with 2 cups of water.
  2. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, stir until dissolved, and fold into the warm rice after cooking.
  3. Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to ½ inch thick, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Set up dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the chicken, then coat with panko.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet, fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Combine tonkatsu sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  7. Assemble by placing rice in a bowl, topping with katsu, drizzling sauce, and adding toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze chicken katsu for up to 2 months and reheat to maintain crispiness.

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