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Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Indulge in a comforting bowl of crispy chicken katsu served with fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and a rich tonkatsu sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  2. Set up the breading station with flour mixture, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with panko.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the bowls with cooked rice, topped with cabbage, cucumber, and green onions.
  6. Slice the fried chicken and place on top of the vegetables, finishing with a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce.

Notes

Consider using chicken thighs for more juiciness or adapting vegetables based on seasonality.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 750
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 100g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 325mg