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What Is Chicken Katsu Made Of?

Discover what chicken katsu is made of, the key ingredients, cooking methods, and creative variations for this delicious Japanese dish
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This Chicken Katsu is a crispy, golden-brown Japanese-style fried chicken cutlet coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Served with a rich tonkatsu sauce, it’s perfect for rice bowls, sandwiches, or bento boxes! 🍗🔥

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Katsu:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise for cutlets)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Tonkatsu Sauce:

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken:

    • Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ½-inch thickness.
    • Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. Bread the Chicken:

    • Dredge chicken in flour, ensuring a light, even coating.
    • Dip into beaten eggs, then press into panko breadcrumbs, fully coating each piece.

  3. Fry the Chicken:

    • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Fry each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
    • Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  4. Make the Tonkatsu Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.

  5. Serve & Enjoy:

    • Slice chicken katsu into strips and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.
    • Serve with steamed rice, shredded cabbage, or miso soup.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken in panko.
  • For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes instead of frying.
  • For a spicier kick, mix sriracha into the tonkatsu sauce.

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