Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Katsu chicken:

4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½” thickness (you love high-protein!)
½ cup almond flour (you love almond flour—keeps it GF/low-carb!)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup gluten-free panko or crushed pork rinds (for crunch—you love texture!)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil (for frying)

Sugar-free tonkatsu sauce:

¼ cup sugar-free ketchup (monk fruit-based—you love blood sugar friendly!)
2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium!)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp ground ginger
Optional: 1–2 drops stevia or monk fruit liquid (to balance acidity)

Bowl base & toppings:

2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice—you love low-carb!)
2 cups shredded green cabbage
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds
Lemon wedges (you love citrus brightness!)

Instructions

1. Bread chicken:

Pat chicken dry; season lightly with salt (optional—you love low-sodium!).
Dredge in almond flour → dip in egg → coat in GF panko/pork rinds mixed with garlic powder and pepper.

2. Pan-fry katsu:

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on paper towels.

3. Make tonkatsu sauce:

Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness/tang to taste.

4. Assemble bowls:

Divide rice among bowls. Top with shredded cabbage, katsu (sliced), green onions, and sesame seeds. Drizzle generously with tonkatsu sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Pound chicken evenly—ensures quick, even cooking.
✅ Use a wire rack—keeps katsu crispy (don’t let it sit in oil).
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Coconut aminos + no-salt panko = full flavor, less sodium
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and ginger
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free ketchup + monk fruit = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 12g/serving (with regular rice)
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap rice for cauliflower rice
→ Use pork rinds instead of panko
→ Net carbs drop to 5g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Sauce keeps 1 week refrigerated
→ Chicken best fresh (reheat in air fryer for crispness)

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 3 days (store components separately)
→ Serving ideas:
→ With miso soup or pickled vegetables
→ For Japanese-inspired weeknight dinner
→ With extra chili oil for heat lovers

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