Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a deliciously satisfying dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets served over fluffy rice and topped with a rich, tangy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe promises to impress your family and friends, making it perfect for both cozy weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions (15-20 minutes).
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to create the tonkatsu sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken over rice, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, press down on the panko while coating the chicken. - Feel free to swap chicken for pork or tofu for different flavor profiles. - Add fresh veggies like cucumber or avocado for added texture.