Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce offer a deliciously crispy and savory experience that will transport your taste buds straight to Japan. Each bowl is filled with golden-fried chicken, tender rice, and refreshing shredded cabbage, all drizzled with rich, tangy tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish combines simplicity and flavor effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- 2 cups steamed jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation: Gather plates for flour and breadcrumbs, a bowl for eggs, and a frying pan.
- Coat the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to cover the bottom half an inch deep. Wait until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Assemble your bowl: Slice the fried chicken and serve over warm rice topped with shredded cabbage and a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian alternative, substitute chicken with tofu or eggplant. To enhance flavor, mix spices like garlic powder or paprika into the panko breadcrumbs.