Description
Craving a quick dinner that delivers comfort and crunch? Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce hit all the right notes. Juicy chicken is coated in crispy panko, fried to perfection, and served on a warm bed of fluffy rice. The star? A rich, tangy-sweet tonkatsu sauce that ties everything together. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, better-than-takeout food ideas, or a bold, satisfying meal, this easy recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
0.25 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cooked short-grain white rice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions
Japanese mayo or spicy sriracha mayo (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by butterflying and pounding to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate bowls.
3. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing firmly to coat.
4. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F and fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5. Transfer chicken to a wire rack to drain. Let rest before slicing.
6. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, mirin, mustard, sugar, and garlic powder. Warm slightly.
7. Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff and divide into bowls.
8. Slice chicken, place over rice, and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce and optional mayo. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
Use Japanese-style panko for the best crispy texture.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Warm the tonkatsu sauce for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken katsu, Japanese recipes, tonkatsu bowl, comfort food