When you order tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) in Japan, you pretty much know what to expect — a chunk of fried meat, served with a mound of shredded cabbage and a sauce or two on the side. However, if ...

When plated atop cooked rice alongside a cabbage slaw, the chicken is drizzled with tangy Tonkatsu sauce, a Japanese version of Western barbecue sauce. It’s a delicious one-plate meal.

Season with salt while warm. Serve with your favorite Tonkatsu sauce for dipping, shredded cabbage, a lemon wedge and steamed sushi rice.