Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce serve up a delicious blend of crispy breaded chicken, fluffy rice, and savory sauce, making them the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these bowls are not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare. Enjoy a satisfying culinary experience that can be easily adapted to suit various tastes. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful Japanese classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup tonkatsu sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding the breasts between plastic wrap until about ½ inch thick.
- Set up a breading station with one bowl for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then fry the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
- Slice the cooked katsu and layer it on top of the rice in serving bowls. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg