Description
Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls made with golden panko-crusted chicken or pork cutlets, fluffy rice, shredded cabbage, and tangy tonkatsu sauce. A comforting and easy Japanese dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts (or pork cutlets), pounded thin
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable) for frying
4 cups cooked white rice
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce (or mix 1/4 cup ketchup + 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare chicken: Pound chicken breasts (or pork cutlets) to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
2. Set up breading station: Place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
3. Coat cutlets: Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
4. Fry cutlets: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each cutlet 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. Prepare bowls: Add 1 cup of cooked rice to each serving bowl. Top with 1/2 cup shredded cabbage.
6. Slice cutlets: Slice fried cutlets into strips and place on top of rice and cabbage.
7. Sauce & garnish: Drizzle tonkatsu sauce over cutlets. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Air fryer option: Lightly spray breaded cutlets with oil and air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Make-ahead: Fry cutlets, cool, and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer for crispiness.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko and flour alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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