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Crispy Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry Rice Bowl

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy panko-coated chicken breasts served with a rich, mildly spiced Japanese curry sauce over fluffy short-grain rice. Perfect for comforting weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), pounded thin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (about 120 g)
  • Vegetable oil (canola or sunflower), for frying
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth (720 ml)
  • 1 apple, peeled and grated
  • 1 package Japanese curry roux blocks (about 100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Steamed Japanese short-grain rice (about 2 cups cooked / 400 g)
  • Optional: chopped green onions or pickled ginger for garnish

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Place each breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound gently to about ½-inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Set up your dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the eggs, letting excess drip off, and finally press firmly into panko breadcrumbs to cover completely.
  3. Heat about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F / 175°C). Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F / 74°C). Drain on a wire rack or paper towels to keep crisp.
  4. While frying the chicken, cook Japanese short-grain rice according to package instructions or in a rice cooker for fluffy, sticky texture.
  5. In a medium saucepan, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add diced carrots and potatoes, stirring for a couple of minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  7. Break curry roux blocks into pieces and stir into the simmering vegetables until fully dissolved and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in grated apple, soy sauce, and honey (if using). Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Slice the crispy chicken katsu into strips. Serve over a bowl of steamed rice, generously ladle curry sauce on top, and garnish with green onions or pickled ginger if desired.

Notes

Drain fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels to avoid sogginess. If curry sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of broth or water. Use chilled eggs at room temperature for better coating. Fry chicken in batches to maintain oil temperature. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with rice flour and gluten-free panko. Curry roux blocks simplify sauce preparation but can be replaced with homemade curry powder mixture.

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Keywords: chicken katsu, Japanese curry, crispy chicken, panko, curry rice bowl, comfort food, easy dinner

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