Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce offer a delightful culinary experience, blending crispy, golden-brown chicken with fluffy rice and a tangy-sweet sauce. This dish transforms any meal into a celebration, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these bowls are sure to become a family favorite that brings joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Slice cooked chicken and assemble bowls with rice, chicken strips, and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in egg and panko. - Substitute pork with tofu for a vegetarian option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.