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Homemade Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls with spicy gingery chicken, steamed rice, delicious veggies, and all the best toppings, and our favorite spicy, sweet, and creamy mayo sauce. I top each bowl off with fresh avocado, pan-fried edamame, and a generous side of creamy mayo. Each bowl is colorful and full of flavor. A great family dinner any night of the week.
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Update from Texas! It’s Monday now, but by the time you read this, I’ll be on my way home. I’m excited to get back to family and my daily routines. I’ve loved all this travel, but I think we all know that I’m a homebody through and through!
If all goes planned, I’ll be home in plenty of time today to chill and get organized. I usually get in super late, but I should have some of the afternoon left, which will be a really nice change!
I obviously made this yummy bowl before leaving home and it’s already become a real favorite.
Ingredients
- Tamari or soy sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
- Honey
- Grated ginger
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chicken cutlets or boneless chicken breasts
- Panko bread crumbs
- Chili flakes
- Frozen shelled edamame
- Rice
- Cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, and nori sheets
- Salt and Pepper
Spicy Mayo
- Olive oil mayo
- Sriracha
- Soy sauce or Tamari
- Honey
Mom and Asher love a nice rice bowl dinner. So I made chicken katsu for them and it was a huge hit!
Details
I started with the soy sauce marinade, it’s so simple. I mixed tamari (which is what I use, it’s gluten-free soy sauce), a bit of honey, ginger, and green onions. Then I let the chicken sit in the marinade a few minutes before cooking.
You won’t use all of the marinade, so reserve the rest for serving with your katsu bowls.
For the chicken, I made sure to keep it simple and easy. I used chicken cutlets, then simply breaded them in Panko and sesame seeds. Super simple, but when put together with the rest of the ingredients and served over rice…so delicious.
Pan-fry the chicken until crispy on both sides. Then toss some frozen edamame into the skillet with a little soy sauce. The edamame ends up becoming almost “fried” and is so delicious.
Most poke bowls have a spicy mayo on top, so I wanted to add that to these bowls too! It’s usually just mayo and sriracha mixed together, but I also added soy sauce and a small drizzle of honey to balance the sweet.
The only other “must-have” item here is rice. The rest are extra, but I really do recommend toppings!
My bowls almost always include cucumber, avocado, and pickled ginger. However, you can incorporate a variety of vegetables based on your preference. Mushrooms, scallions, carrots, and cabbage would also be great in this dish.
Really fun if you’re looking to switch up your chicken and rice bowls. Of course, over here, it’s all about the sauces, so those are a must. And the crispy chicken is extra delish too!
Looking for other rice bowls favorites?
Red’s Favorite Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls
Skillet Chicken Adobo with Coconut Rice
30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice
Weeknight Sesame Teriyaki Chicken with Ginger Rice
Lastly, if you make Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon, plus 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 chicken cutlets, or 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- 1 cup Panko
- chili flakes
- 1 bag frozen shelled edamame
- 3-4 cups rice, cooked
- cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, and nori sheets – for serving
Spicy Mayo
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayo
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, combine 2/3 cup tamari/soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, green onion, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and chili flakes. 2. Place the chicken in a bowl and pour over 3-4 tablespoons of the sauce, save the rest for serving. Let the chicken sit 10 minutes. 3. Place the Panko and 3 tablespoons sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the Panko, pressing to adhere by using your fist to pound the crumbs in. Place the chicken on a plate.4. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. 5. Add the edamame to the skillet, cook until thawed, then add 2 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce. Cook another minute, then remove from the heat. 6. To make the Spicy Mayo, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.7. To assemble, slice the chicken into thin strips. Add the rice to bowls, top with cucumber, avocado, chicken, pickled ginger, green onions, and nori. Spoon over the spicy mayo and the reserved tamari/soy sauce.
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I knew I was working late last night (6) but I’d planned to make this so I was prepared to be eating dinner around 8, but this really only took about 30 mins so I was eating before 7 and it was a super easy multitasking recipe. It truly was delicious so I’ll be making again! Maybe I’ll get pickled ginger next time but I try really hard to not buy condiments I’ll use 3 times a year, but may be worth it. Avocado definitely was!
Whoops! Only change would be doing less oil. I know Tieghan said a few tablespoons and I overpoured so I had to drain my edamame at the end. Easy fix but just a rec for others attempting the recipe.
Hey Alix,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
Excellent! Salmon also worked really well with the panko crust.
Hey Paul,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
10/10 sooo good! The chicken was crispy and perfectly moist. Plus the sauce was to die for! So easy to make and I have yummy leftovers for the week
Hey Emilie,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
Perfection! I can’t believe that I made something that tastes this good. Thank you!!!!
Hey Christy,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
What type of oil to fry the chicken?
Thanks!
Hey Chelsea,
I like to use avocado oil. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xx
This bowl is AMAZING. Make it immediately. Add it to your line up. Make extra because you’ll want more. It’s easy to make and delicious, but is so flavorful and tastes like a whole new cuisine. & if you heat the oil before adding the chicken & press the crumbs in well (like the recipe instructs), the bread crumbs stay on perfectly. Thanks for another winner, Tieghan!
Hey Alyssa,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
OMG good! I have made a TON of your recipes and this one is top 5. We loved it. My husband compared it to a deconstructed sushi roll. I added a spicy Korean cucumber salad on the side.
Hey Amy,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
Thanks for another delicious meal! Super easy to make too.
Hi Katie,
Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I made this tonight for dinner and it was a home run. The chicken was super moist and we loved the combination of cucumbers, edamame and avocado. Probably one of my top 3 favorite recipes of yours that I’ve ever made. I could drink the spicy mayo haha. Thanks for keeping our meals interesting and delicious!
Hey Maryclare,
Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Is the recipe
For your cucumber salad listed
Hi Jenn,
I just did some sliced cucumber for serving. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope it turns out amazing for you! xx
OH MY GOD!!! This is amazing! Thank you!!!
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
This is a winner!! All 3 kids devoured it, it’s going into the rotation. Prepared exactly per the recipe and loved every topping and every bite. Thanks for another tasty, quick recipe.
Hi Beth,
Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Best katsu recipe ever. Husband kept saying SO much flavor! Will def be repeating this in our meal rotation.
Am trying this today. Noticed no amount specified for chile flakes??
Hi Elizabeth,
Just a pinch or more to your liking:)
Hey Kelsey,
Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Loved this so much! And a great dish for sharing with others, very easy to make in larger portions for a big gathering. Will definitely be making again 🙂
Hey Jaimie,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it. Have the best week:) xx
This recipe is INCREDIBLE. The flavors in HBH recipes make me never want to eat out. The portions are quite sizable, and will feed us at least 6 portions if not 8. We’ll definitely be making it again.
Hey Amanda,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it. Have the best week:) xx
Made this for dinner tonight and the family loved it! Thanks for another great recipe!
Hey Jennifer,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it. Have the best week:) xx