Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce deliver a delightful balance of crispy, savory chicken and fluffy rice, drizzled in a rich, tangy sauce. This comforting dish brings the essence of Japanese street food right to your home kitchen. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, each bite is an adventure filled with flavor and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard powder
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour until evenly coated.
- Dip each floured breast into beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy exterior.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the Tonkatsu Sauce, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard powder in a bowl.
- Slice chicken and serve over steamed rice, drizzling generously with the Tonkatsu Sauce. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg