Description
These Japanese Katsu Bowls are a delightful combination of crispy chicken katsu, flavorful rice, and savory toppings, making for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For Chicken Katsu:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Katsu Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple sauce or grated apple
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of ground ginger
For Seasoned Rice:
- 4 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Egg and Onion Topping:
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup water or dashi
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Katsu: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Dredge in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.
- Make Katsu Sauce: Combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, apple sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ginger. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Seasoned Rice: Cook rice and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Prepare Egg and Onion Topping: Cook sliced onion in soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water. Add beaten eggs and cook until set.
- Assemble Katsu Bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with egg mixture, chicken katsu, and drizzle with Katsu sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized with your favorite toppings or additional vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha to the Katsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Japanese Katsu Bowls, Chicken Katsu, Rice Bowl, Japanese Cuisine