Today’s recipe is a classic Japanese dish that is loved by people all around the world – Chicken Katsu Curry Rice Bowl. It’s a delicious dish that combines crispy fried chicken with creamy and flavorful curry, served on a bed of fluffy rice. Here’s how you can make it at home:
Chicken Katsu Curry Rice
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cooked Japanese rice
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Beat egg in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge chicken in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook chicken until golden-brown on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In the meanwhile, sauté onions in a saucepan over medium heat until softened.
- Add packaged curry roux, and stir until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- Pour hot water into the pan and stir until the curry sauce is thickened.
- Serve hot chicken with rice and top with curry.
Chicken Katsu Set
The tender chicken is covered in crispy panko breadcrumbs and served with a side of tangy tonkatsu sauce and refreshing salad. Follow the recipe below to experience the authentic taste of Japan:
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups Japanese panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken with flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, then fry chicken until golden-brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken from oil and let rest on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, scallions, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil together to make the salad dressing.
- Serve hot chicken with salad and tonkatsu sauce.
There you have it! Two delicious Japanese dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy!