Katsu Don with Chicken

Katsu Don with Chicken is a delightful Japanese dish that combines crispy chicken cutlets with a flavorful egg and onion mixture, served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist. This hearty meal is perfect for a satisfying lunch while keeping your carb intake in check.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Cauliflower (riced) - 200 grams
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Oil (for frying) - 100 ml

Steps

1. Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in almond flour.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and let it rest.
3. In the same pan, sauté the sliced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Add soy sauce and mirin to the onions, stirring well, then reduce the heat to low.
5. In a bowl, whisk the egg and pour it over the onion mixture, gently stirring to combine and cook until just set.
6. Meanwhile, steam or sauté the riced cauliflower until tender and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
7. Slice the cooked chicken into strips and place it on top of the cauliflower rice.
8. Top with the egg and onion mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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