This Katsu Don recipe is perfect for toddlers in Australia! It’s quick and easy to make, and is a great way to get your little ones to enjoy a delicious Japanese dish. The recipe is simple enough for even inexperienced cooks, and uses ingredients that are easily available at local supermarkets. With its crunchy coating and savory sauce, Katsu Don is sure to become a favorite in your toddler’s meal time rotation. Get ready to experience a new flavor in your toddler’s diet with this tasty and nutritious dish!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Katsu don, Chicken, Rice
• Calories: 700
• Protein: 32g
• Carbs: 62g
• Fat: 23g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
• 4 tablespoons potato starch
• 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 cups cooked Japanese short grain rice
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. Combine potatoes starch and flour in a bowl.
3. Crack eggs into a separate bowl and beat until combined.
4. Dip cubes of chicken into egg and then coat in the starch/flour mixture.
5. Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet.
6. Place chicken cubes in the skillet and cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasional until golden brown.
7. Transfer chicken cubes to a baking sheet and put in preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes.
8. In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, cooking until lightly golden brown.
9. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, and mirin and stir together until combine.
10. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
11. In a medium pot, heat chicken broth over medium heat until boiling.
12. Slowly add the cooked rice and stir together.
13. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
14. Add sesame oil and stir together.
15. Serve katsu don on a large plate, layering chicken, onion-sauce mixture, and rice.
16. Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions over top and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

• Miso Soup
• Pickled Cucumbers
• Edamame