Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry Rice Bowls

Katsu curry is one of Japan's most beloved comfort foods, pairing a crunchy fried cutlet with a smooth, mildly sweet curry sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

Katsu curry is one of Japan's most beloved comfort foods, pairing a crunchy fried cutlet with a smooth, mildly sweet curry sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 box Japanese curry roux blocks
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Sliced scallions, for topping

Instructions

1. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing to coat well.
2. Fry cutlets in oil until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Slice.
3. Simmer onion, carrots, and potatoes in chicken broth until tender.
4. Stir in curry roux blocks until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
5. Serve rice topped with sliced katsu, curry sauce, and scallions.

Tips for Best Results

Let the fried cutlet rest a few minutes before slicing so the juices stay inside instead of running out.