Description
Crispy, juicy, and irresistibly satisfying – these Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are your go-to for a quick and flavorful meal. Golden panko-breaded chicken cutlets are served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a rich, sweet-savory tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for easy dinner nights, lunch prep, or comfort food cravings, this easy recipe is a fusion of texture and flavor that everyone will love. It’s one of those simple food ideas that feels like takeout but is way better made at home.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup oil for frying
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons Japanese mayo
1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
2. Set up three bowls for breading: flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
3. Dip chicken in flour, then egg, then coat well with panko.
4. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5. Drain on paper towels and let rest before slicing.
6. Fill bowls with hot steamed rice.
7. Slice chicken and place over rice.
8. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce and optional Japanese mayo.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For ultra crispy katsu, press the panko firmly onto the chicken before frying.
To make your own tonkatsu sauce, mix ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: katsu bowl, chicken katsu, easy Japanese dinner, tonkatsu sauce, fried chicken rice bowl, crispy chicken recipe