Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowl
A Japanese-inspired dish featuring crispy fried chicken served atop a bed of steaming hot rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●2 chicken breastsboneless and skinless
- ●1/2 cup all-purpose flourfor dredging
- ●1 cup panko breadcrumbsfor crispy coating
- ●1 eggbeaten for egg wash
- ●1 cup riceuncooked
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●2 tbsp tonkatsu saucefor serving
- ●1 cup shredded cabbagefor garnish
- ●1/4 cup pickled gingerfor garnish
Instructions
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1. Prepare the breading station by mixing panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish.
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2. In a separate dish, beat the egg for the egg wash.
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3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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4. Dip each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then in the egg wash, and finally in the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
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5. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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6. Fry the breaded chicken breasts until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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7. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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8. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
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9. Assemble the bowls by placing a scoop of cooked rice on the bottom, followed by a piece of fried chicken, a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce, and garnishes of shredded cabbage and pickled ginger.
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10. Serve immediately and enjoy!