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Chicken Katsu Bowls Recipe

Chicken Katsu Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Air Frying
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American, Japanese

Description

Delicious and crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls with flavorful tonkatsu and curry sauces, served over rice and fresh vegetables. A perfect blend of textures and flavors in every bite.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken Katsu:

  • 3 (6-ounce) chicken breasts, trimmed, halved, and pounded 1/2-inch cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • cooking spray, as needed

For the Tonkatsu Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For the Curry Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup full-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Bowls:

  • 2 cups white rice, cooked according to the package
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Katsu Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then gently pound them into ½-inch-thick cutlets using a meat tenderizer. Season with salt and pepper. Process Panko breadcrumbs and set up a dredging station with eggs. Coat chicken with breadcrumbs, air fry until crispy.
  2. Make the Sauces: Whisk ingredients for tonkatsu and curry sauces separately in bowls.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Slice cooked chicken, prepare rice and vegetables. Arrange in bowls, top with chicken and sauces.

Notes

  • Use thin chicken cutlets for even cooking.
  • Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Dredge chicken well in egg and breadcrumbs for a crispy crust.
  • Preheat air fryer and avoid overcrowding for best results.
  • Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg