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A close-up of a Classic Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl featuring sliced, crispy fried chicken over white rice with pickled vegetables.

Classic Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl

Serving katsu over rice always felt like a complete, cozy meal to me. This recipe gives you crispy chicken cutlets served simply over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet or deep fryer
  • Shallow dishes for dredging

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts, flattened
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • Cooked rice For serving

Instructions
 

  • Season the flattened chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press it firmly into the breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  • Heat enough oil in a skillet for shallow frying. Fry the breaded chicken until it is golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Slice the cooked chicken katsu into strips.
  • Serve the sliced chicken over bowls of cooked rice. Add your preferred sauce on top.

Notes

You can use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture. Serve this dish with tonkatsu sauce or a simple soy-based sauce.
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