Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice. Drizzled with a rich, savory-sweet tonkatsu sauce, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to impressive gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, it brings the authentic taste of Japan right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- 1. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 2. Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, dip in the egg wash, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- 3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot (about 350°F).
- 4. Fry the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 5. While frying, mix soy sauce, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup to make the tonkatsu sauce.
- 6. Drain fried chicken on paper towels, slice into strips, and serve over rice topped with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg