Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful culinary experience that combines crispy, golden chicken thighs with a rich, savory sauce. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a touch of Japanese culture to your dining table. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s an adventure in flavors that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your guests and indulge in this irresistible meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Optional: Napa cabbage or shredded carrots for topping
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each thigh first in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 5-7 minutes).
- Fry breaded chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- While frying, prepare the Tonkatsu sauce by combining soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and a splash of water in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing into strips. Serve over steamed rice topped with shredded cabbage or carrots and drizzle with Tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 100mg