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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce offer a delightful culinary experience that combines crispy fried chicken, fluffy rice, and a savory-sweet sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, making it easy to please a crowd. With vibrant colors from fresh vegetables and a satisfying crunch, every bite transports you straight to Japan.


Ingredients

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  • 23 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably jasmine)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or mixed vegetables
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, followed by panko until fully coated.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While frying, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl to create tonkatsu sauce.
  5. Once cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F), slice the chicken into strips and serve over fluffy rice topped with shredded cabbage and drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
  • Calories: 680
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 930mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg