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
- 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.
- Make the Sauces: Whisk ingredients for tonkatsu and curry sauces separately in bowls.
- 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