Japanese Katsu Bowls: An Easy Guide to Authentic Homemade Delight
Discover the art of making authentic Japanese Katsu bowls at home with this easy guide, highlighting key ingredients and simple cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and panko.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Serve sliced chicken over a bed of rice, drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Japanese Katsu, Katsu Bowls, Homemade Katsu