Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a deliciously comforting meal that brings the flavors of Japan right to your table. This recipe features crispy, golden-brown chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice, drizzled with a rich and savory tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, these bowls deliver satisfying crunch and umami in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up a dredging station with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil (about ½ inch deep) in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until dissolved.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels, slice into strips, and serve over rice drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for pork or tofu for different variations. Top with fresh vegetables like shredded cabbage or scallions for added color and nutrition. Ensure oil is hot enough to maintain crispiness while frying.