Katsu Ramen Bowl
Katsu Ramen Bowl is a delightful fusion of crispy katsu chicken served over a rich, low-carb ramen broth, packed with vegetables and umami flavors. This satisfying dish offers a comforting twist on traditional ramen while keeping it healthy and low in carbohydrates.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken breast - 300 grams
- Almond flour - 100 grams
- Egg - 1 large
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Chicken broth - 500 ml
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Mirin - 1 tablespoon
- Shirataki noodles - 200 grams
- Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
- Spinach - 100 grams
- Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
Steps
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in almond flour, dip it into the beaten egg, and then coat it again with almond flour.
- Fry the chicken in the preheated pan for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let it rest.
- In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the mushrooms until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the spinach and shirataki noodles, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Slice the cooked katsu chicken into strips.
- Serve the ramen broth in bowls, topped with sliced katsu chicken, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 45 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein to support muscle health.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
JapaneseLow CarbLunch