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Chicken Katsu Don

Cultural Context

Chicken Katsu Don, a beloved dish in Japan, combines crispy fried chicken cutlet with a savory sauce over rice. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal, it reflects the Japanese practice of donburi, where various ingredients are served over rice. Today, Chicken Katsu Don is popular not just in Japan but around the world, often found in Japanese restaurants and homes alike.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
160g (5.6 oz) Chicken
Salt and pepper
2 tsp Flour
2 tsp Water
1 tbsp Panko
1 tbsp Oil
30g (1 oz) Onion
1 Egg
3 tbsp Water
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sugar
A pinch of Dashi powder
100g (3.5 oz) Cooked rice

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber, while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Homemade broth can be healthier, while chicken broth is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper.

2

Make a batter by mixing flour and water together.

3

Coat the chicken in the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

4

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

5

Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.

6

Remove the chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels.

7

In the same pan, sauté sliced onion until translucent.

8

Add water, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and dashi powder to the pan; bring to a simmer.

9

Slice the fried chicken and place on top of the onions in the pan.

10

Cover the pan and simmer briefly until flavors meld.

11

Serve the chicken and onions over a bowl of cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

KatsudonKatsu Donburi
Local Name: チキンカツ丼

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