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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce: Crunchy Comfort!

Enjoy the warmth of Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce—a perfect blend of crispy chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free alternative available
  • as needed cups Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Omit for non-alcoholic option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Bowl
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice Short-grain preferred
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Sliced Cucumber
  • 1 cup Sliced Radishes
  • 1 cup Sliced Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions
  • to taste Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Shallow bowls
  • Sharp Knife
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about half an inch. Once flattened, season both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
  2. To create a light and crunchy coating for your chicken, set up a breading station with one bowl of flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally press into panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat about half an inch of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry the breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Prepare the tonkatsu sauce by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Once cooled slightly, slice the fried chicken into strips.
  7. Assemble the bowls by placing a generous serving of cooked white rice at the bottom, followed by layered sliced chicken, cabbage, cucumbers, radishes, and carrots.
  8. Drizzle the homemade tonkatsu sauce over the assembled ingredients and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover katsu can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer for optimal crunch.

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