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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

Crunchy Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tangy Tonkatsu Sauce

These Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful comfort food featuring crispy chicken and tangy sauce over rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Katsu
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 2 pieces Eggs Use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or peanut oil
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
  • ½ cup Ketchup Or use homemade tomato puree
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce A vegan version is available
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Honey or agave can be used as alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Mix apple cider vinegar with sugar for non-alcoholic option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Whole grain mustard is a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for bolder flavor

Equipment

  • meat mallet
  • frying pan
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In a bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with sliced chicken, veggies, and tonkatsu sauce.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for best results. Adjust tonkatsu sauce to your taste preference.

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