Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for satisfying your cravings any night of the week. This delightful dish features crispy, golden cutlets—either chicken or pork—served over fluffy rice and generously drizzled with a savory-sweet tonkatsu sauce. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. The combination of textures, from the crunchy cutlets to the soft rice, creates a culinary experience that is both hearty and inviting. Customize your bowls by swapping proteins or adding vegetables for a personal touch. Enjoy this easy recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of Japan into your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
Instructions
- Pound the cutlets to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl each for flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry cutlets until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side for chicken).
- Drain on paper towels and slice.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with sliced cutlets and drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg