Dinner for 4

Chicken Katsu Bowls

Name: Chicken Katsu Bowls
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional); 1 large english cucumber; 1 cup cooked edamame; 2 scallions; 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger; 1 avocado; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sriracha; 1 lb chicken tenders; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 3/4 tsp salt; vegetable oil; 4 cups cooked white rice; sesame seeds (optional)

$12.97for 445 minServes 4

Crispy panko-coated chicken is pan-fried and served over rice with cucumber, edamame, avocado, and sesame sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
	Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Avocados$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical	1 lb	$4.29Typical price
	Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	8 oz	$1.12Typical price
	Rice$0.08/oz typical	26 oz	$2.08Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.97

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceVinegarSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesHot sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupFlourOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
Swap Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Japanese Dairy-free High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$3.24 per serving$12.97 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
1 large english cucumber
1 cup cooked edamame
2 scallions
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 avocado
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha
1 lb chicken tenders
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
3/4 tsp salt
vegetable oil
4 cups cooked white rice
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and sriracha in a small bowl.
Slice the cucumber and scallions, dice the avocado, and set them aside with the edamame.
Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko in three shallow dishes, then coat each chicken tender.
Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350 F.
Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and 165 F inside.
Divide the rice among bowls, add the chicken and vegetables, and drizzle with the sauce.

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