Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
These Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce feature crispy panko-breaded chicken over steamed rice, topped with fresh vegetables and a sweet-savory sauce. It's an easy and delicious dinner that's perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - ½ cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 large eggs beaten
- - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- - Neutral oil for frying
- - 2 cups cooked white rice
- - 1 cup shredded cabbage
- - 1 medium carrot julienned
- - 1 cucumber sliced
- - Green onions for garnish
- - Sesame seeds optional
### Tonkatsu Sauce:
- - ¼ cup ketchup
- - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- - 1 tbsp soy sauce
- - 1 tbsp sugar
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Mix all tonkatsu sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts horizontally and pound to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then panko.
- Heat oil in skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken 3–4 mins per side until golden and cooked through.
- Slice chicken and serve over rice with cabbage, carrots, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with sauce and garnish.
Notes
## Recipe Notes:
For a lighter version, use an air fryer or bake the chicken. You can also substitute tofu for a plant-based twist. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Serve with miso soup or a simple cucumber salad. Swap rice for quinoa or soba noodles. ## Expert Tips:
- Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Rest chicken before slicing to retain juices.
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pan for best crisping. ## FAQs:
- Can I bake it? Yes, bake at 400°F for 25–30 mins.
- Is it spicy? No, but chili sauce can be added.
- Substitute veggies? Yes – try bell peppers or edamame.
- Store-bought sauce? Works, but homemade tastes fresher. ## Conclusion:
Make these flavorful Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce and elevate your dinner routine. Don’t forget to comment and share your version!
For a lighter version, use an air fryer or bake the chicken. You can also substitute tofu for a plant-based twist. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Serve with miso soup or a simple cucumber salad. Swap rice for quinoa or soba noodles. ## Expert Tips:
- Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Rest chicken before slicing to retain juices.
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pan for best crisping. ## FAQs:
- Can I bake it? Yes, bake at 400°F for 25–30 mins.
- Is it spicy? No, but chili sauce can be added.
- Substitute veggies? Yes – try bell peppers or edamame.
- Store-bought sauce? Works, but homemade tastes fresher. ## Conclusion:
Make these flavorful Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce and elevate your dinner routine. Don’t forget to comment and share your version!