Description
Craving a satisfying dinner idea that’s crispy, flavorful, and fast? This Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowl recipe delivers everything you want in a comforting, restaurant-style meal—right at home. With juicy fried chicken, fluffy white rice, and rich sauces like sesame mayo and tangy tonkatsu, it’s the ultimate easy recipe for a quick dinner or lunch. Whether you’re exploring Japanese food ideas or need a go-to healthy snack with protein and flavor, this katsu bowl checks all the boxes. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or when you need new dinner ideas that don’t require hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
vegetable oil for frying
2 cups cooked short-grain white rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
0.5 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
optional pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally or pound them to an even thickness of ½ inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko. Dredge the chicken in flour, then egg, then panko.
3. Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet to 340–350°F. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
4. Cook short-grain white rice according to instructions or using a rice cooker.
5. Prepare the sauces. For tonkatsu sauce, mix ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth. For sesame mayo, whisk together mayo, sesame oil, and vinegar (add chili flakes if desired).
6. Slice the fried chicken into strips. Fill bowls with hot rice, place chicken on top, and drizzle with both sauces.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve immediately.
8. Enjoy with optional sides like miso soup or pickled vegetables.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking and maximum crispiness.
Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack—not paper towels—to stay crunchy.
You can freeze uncooked, breaded chicken for up to 2 months for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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