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Chicken Katsu (Fried Chicken Cutlet) Recipe

Chicken Katsu is Japanese fried chicken cutlet with panko bread crumbs. Easy chicken katsu recipe, served with Tonkatsu sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 383 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 10 oz (280g) boneless and skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes black pepper
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Japanese panko or bread crumbs
  • oil for deep-frying
Katsu Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. Slice the chicken breast horizontally into two pieces. Season with salt and black pepper, and let it stand for 10 minutes. Mix all the ingredients for the Katsu Sauce in a bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Heat a pot of cooking oil for deep-frying. The ideal temperature is about 350°F (180°C).
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then immediately coat it with panko. Shake off the excess. Dip the chicken into the egg again, then coat it with panko for a second time, ensuring it is evenly coated with a thick layer. Repeat the process for the other piece of chicken.
  4. Once the oil is fully heated, gently drop each piece of chicken into the pot and deep-fry until both sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Cut the chicken into strips and serve immediately with steamed rice and katsu sauce.

Notes

  • You can buy the bottled Katsu Sauce or Tonkatsu Sauce from Japanese or Asian food stores.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 383kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 1847mg (77%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 383kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 1847mg 77%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.