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Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls

Japanese-inspired rice bowls topped with crispy panko chicken katsu, fresh vegetables, and savory katsu sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Katsu
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Katsu Sauce
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 0.5 cup carrots shredded
  • 0.5 cucumber sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
  2. Set up flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate bowls.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
  5. Fry chicken in hot oil for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and slice.
  7. Mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar to make katsu sauce.
  8. Assemble bowls with rice, vegetables, and sliced chicken.
  9. Drizzle with katsu sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Serve with extra katsu sauce or spicy mayo for added flavor.