Description
Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring breaded and fried chicken served over rice with fresh vegetables and tonkatsu sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce (or your favorite dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. In a second dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from the skillet and let drain on paper towels.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the bowls. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with shredded cabbage, sliced cucumbers, and chopped green onions.
- Slice the crispy chicken katsu into strips and place on top of the rice and vegetables. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding some toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- You can also substitute the chicken with eggplant or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- For a spicy kick, mix some sriracha into the tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg