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A bowl of freshly made katsudon featuring crispy pork cutlet simmered with egg and onions, garnished with chopped green onions.
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Katsudon Japanese Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl

Katsudon is a classic Japanese comfort food featuring crispy fried chicken katsu simmered in a savory-sweet broth with tender onions and soft egg, all served over a bowl of warm rice.
Watch me make Katsudon
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Japanese
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken and Egg Recipe, Cozy Weeknight Dinner, Crispy Chicken Katsu, Crispy Chicken Katsu Recipe, Crispy Pan Fried Chicken, Dashi Based Sauce, Easy Homemade Katsudon, Easy Katsu Recipe, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Japanese Comfort Food, Katsu Recipe, Katsudon, Katsudon Recipe, One Pan Chicken Dinner, One Pan Comfort Food, Tender Chicken with Egg, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Katsu

  • 2 thin chicken breasts see note 1
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Rest of the Bowl

  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks lightly beaten separately
  • ½ cup dashi broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sake
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1½ cups cooked rice
  • Optional: scallions

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko.
  • Fry in oil at 350°F (175°C) for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • While resting, thinly slice onion and beat the eggs and yolks.
  • In a pan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Simmer.
  • Add onions and cook until wilted. Add sliced katsu, then pour eggs over and cover until eggs are just set.
  • Serve over rice, garnish with scallions if desired.

Notes

(1) I usually butterfly my chicken breast and pound them, but you can also use pounded chicken thighs or pork chops, which is the traditional way of eating Katsudon

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g