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Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl featuring crispy golden chicken cutlets sliced over white rice with fresh cabbage, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, green onions, sesame seeds, and glossy savory katsu sauce.

Chicken Katsu Bowl

A crispy Chicken Katsu Bowl featuring golden panko-crusted chicken, steamed rice, fresh vegetables, and homemade katsu sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Rice Bowl
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Bowl
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Katsu Sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Used for frying the chicken.
  • 3 Mixing Bowls Used for breading station setup.
  • 1 Large Bowl Used for preparing vegetables.
  • 1 Small Bowl Used for mixing katsu sauce.
  • 1 Meat Mallet Used to pound chicken evenly.
  • 1 Knife Used for slicing vegetables and chicken.
  • 1 Cutting Board Used for ingredient preparation.
  • 1 Measuring Cups Used to measure ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons Used for seasonings and sauce.
  • 1 Tongs Used for turning chicken while frying.
  • 1 Paper Towels Used for draining excess oil.
  • 4 Serving Bowls Used for assembling the bowls.

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to an even thickness.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry until golden brown and fully cooked.
  5. Mix all sauce ingredients together.
  6. Slice cooked chicken into strips.
  7. Divide rice among serving bowls.
  8. Add cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and avocado.
  9. Top with sliced chicken.
  10. Drizzle with katsu sauce.
  11. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  12. Serve immediately.

Notes

Panko breadcrumbs create the crispiest coating, giving the dish its signature crunchy texture and golden finish. If preparing it ahead of time, store the sauce separately to prevent the coating from becoming soggy and to maintain the best texture. For a lighter alternative, air frying works exceptionally well, producing a crispy result with less oil. To enjoy maximum crispiness and flavor, serve the dish immediately after cooking.                                                                                 
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