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A close-up of a Katsu Bowl with Curry Sauce, featuring sliced crispy fried pork cutlet over rice and rich brown curry sauce.

Katsu Bowl with Curry Sauce

Curry sauce turns a simple katsu bowl into a deeply satisfying meal that feels perfect for cooler evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet or deep frying pan
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Katsu

  • 2 chicken breasts, flattened
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

For the Curry Sauce

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • Season the flattened chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, the beaten egg in a second, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
  • Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg, letting excess drip off. Coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken until it is golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove from oil and slice into strips.
  • For the sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add the curry powder and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the sliced chicken over rice, topping generously with the warm curry sauce.

Notes

This recipe provides a base for a hearty, comforting bowl. You can add steamed vegetables or a soft-boiled egg for extra texture and flavor.
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