Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Katsu Don Recipe

Inspired by Ramen Kumamoto
Time1h
Serves4

Lightly breaded chicken cutlet, egg, caramelized onions, and scallions served with sweet soy dashi over rice

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Ingredients

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Chicken Katsu

Sweet Soy Dashi

Rice and Toppings

Method

Prepare Chicken Katsu

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Breading Process

    Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing down to adhere.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken thighs and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Prepare Sweet Soy Dashi

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Rice and Prepare Toppings

  1. 5

    Caramelize Onions

    In the same skillet used for the chicken, add sliced onion and cook over medium heat until softened and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare Eggs for Topping

    In a small bowl, beat the eggs. In the skillet with the caramelized onions, pour in the beaten eggs and gently stir until they just set, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 7

    Chop Scallions

    While the eggs are cooking, thinly slice the scallions and set aside.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 8

    Serve the Chicken Katsu Don

    In serving bowls, place a portion of cooked rice at the bottom. Top with the fried chicken cutlet, followed by the caramelized onions and egg mixture. Drizzle the sweet soy dashi over the top and garnish with fresh scallions.

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