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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 bowls
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Juicy, crispy panko-coated chicken served over fluffy rice and topped with a sweet-tangy tonkatsu sauce makes for a comforting and flavorful Japanese-inspired meal.


Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • ¼ cup tonkatsu sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayo (optional)
  • Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken to ½″ thickness and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in panko.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
  4. Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Slice the chicken and place on top of the rice.
  5. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayo if using. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
  6. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Double coat the chicken for extra crispiness.
  • Use an air fryer at 375 °F for a lighter version.
  • Tofu or eggplant can be used as vegetarian substitutes.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
  • Homemade tonkatsu sauce can be made with ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg