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Katsu Chicken served over white rice with tonkatsu sauce.

Chicken Katsu

Chef Ryan Littley
Made with simple ingredients, chicken katsu is crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. This classic Japanese home-style dish is easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

Katsu Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 scallions sliced on bias for garnish

Tonkatsu Sauce

  • 6 tablespoon ketchup
  • 4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar more or less to taste

Instructions
 

Chicken Katsu

  • Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle each piece with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the all-purpose flour to a shallow bowl.
  • Add the large egg to a shallow bowl and whisk to combine.
    *Add a tablespoon of cold water to the egg before whisking.
  • Add the panko breadcrumb to a small bowl.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, coating both sides.
  • Dip the floured breasts in the egg mixture.
  • Let the egg drip off the chicken, then coat it with the panko breadcrumbs. Coating it on both sides.
  • Place a large pot over high heat with oil at least 2 inches of cooking oil in the pot. Heat to 350 degrees.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chicken two at a time and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. has been reached.
  • Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain for 2 minutes.
  • Slice the Katsu chicken and serve with white rice and tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Tonkatsu Sauce

  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, and sugar to a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Notes

Can I air fry the chicken?
Yes, you can. Place the breaded chicken into an air fryer basket and lightly spray the top with a neutral oil spray (canola or avocado oil). Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly spray the top again, flip, spray the bottom side, and continue cooking at 350 for 4-6 minutes or until the crust is golden and the internal temp reads at least 165F.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 31gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1.131mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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