Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce deliver a delightful combination of crispy, savory chicken over fluffy rice, topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also transports you to the vibrant streets of Tokyo with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, these bowls are easy to make and customizable with your favorite veggies. Experience the joy of home-cooked comfort food that’s sure to impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing the chicken if necessary. Preheat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Set up three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko.
- Fry the breaded chicken in hot oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken fries, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest before slicing into strips. Assemble by placing chicken over rice and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg