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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce Bliss

Experience the comforting flavors of Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce, featuring crispy chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Katsu
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts (skinless)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin or sake and sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder optional
For the Katsu Bowl
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice short-grain rice preferred
  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup Sliced cucumber or pickled cucumbers
  • 1 cup Sliced radishes
  • 1 cup Sliced carrots
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Meat Mallet
  • tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pound the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat the chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Fry the breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder for the tonkatsu sauce.
  7. Once fried, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and slice into strips.
  8. In bowls, place rice at the bottom, then add fresh vegetables on top.
  9. Top with sliced chicken katsu and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, enjoying the contrast of crispy katsu and fresh veggies.

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