Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls for Irresistible Comfort Food

Japanese Katsu Bowls are a comforting dish featuring crispy chicken cutlets, fluffy rice, and savory tonkatsu sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Katsu

2 pieces Boneless chicken breasts Pork can be used for variation.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour works too.
2 large Eggs Beaten well.
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can substitute.
1 cup Vegetable oil Canola or peanut oil are good alternatives.

For the Rice

1 cup Japanese short-grain rice Jasmine rice can also be used.
1.2 cups Water
to taste Rice vinegar
to taste Sugar
to taste Salt

For the Sauce

1/4 cup Tonkatsu sauce Substitute with ketchup, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce if needed.
1 tablespoon Soy sauce Gluten-free soy sauce is an option.
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Can be omitted.
1 tablespoon Ketchup

For the Toppings

1 cup Shredded cabbage Other vegetables can be substituted.
1/4 cup Green onions Chives can be used instead.
to taste Sesame seeds Optional, can be replaced with furikake.
to taste Pickled ginger Optional.

Equipment

Rice cooker or saucepan
Heavy skillet
Mixing bowls

Method

Preparation

Rinse rice under cold water until it runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain, cook with water for 15 minutes, and let rest for 10 minutes. Mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thick, season, and bread using flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then drain excess oil and slice.
Combine tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a bowl, mix well.
Plate rice, add sliced katsu on top, drizzle with sauce, and finish with cabbage, green onions, and optional sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying, and do not overcrowd the pan to maintain crispiness.

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