Description
Chicken Katsu is a delectable Japanese dish that features crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets coated in light panko breadcrumbs. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. The satisfying crunch pairs beautifully with steamed rice and tangy tonkatsu sauce, elevating your meal to new culinary heights. With simple preparation steps and a few key ingredients, you’ll be able to impress your loved ones and satisfy your cravings for authentic Japanese comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Tonkatsu sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking.
- Season: Remove plastic wrap and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three shallow bowls.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko.
- Frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F). Fry breaded chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain & Serve: Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Chicken Katsu (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg