Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a deliciously crispy and savory dish that brings the flavors of Japan straight to your home. Each bowl features tender chicken coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, served over fluffy white rice, and drizzled with a rich tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is as satisfying to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
- Prepare a dredging station: one bowl with flour mixed with salt and pepper; another bowl with whisked eggs.
- Coat each breast in flour, then egg, and finally press into panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Fry chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken over rice, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce before breading. You can substitute chicken with pork or tofu for different variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.