5 from 9 votes
How to Make Easy Chicken Katsu
Chicken katsu has perfectly tender, juicy chicken, fried in the most delicious crispy coating and drizzled with a homemade katsu sauce. Frying, air fryer, and baking instructions included to fit your needs!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Pieces of chicken
Calories:
357 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Katsu Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Trim meat of any unwanted fat. Lay chicken breasts on countertop between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound out chicken until 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread flour into a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, whisk eggs together with milk. In an additional separate shallow dish, spread out panko bread crumbs.
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, large skillet. Bring oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While oil is coming to temperature, dredge chicken in flour to coat, then immediately dip into eggs, followed by panko, ensuring all parts of chicken are evenly coated.
- Place breaded chicken into the hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes. Work in batches if needed, based on size of pan. Chicken should not crowd the pan.
- Gently flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit, and is browned and crisp.
- Remove from oil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin slices and drizzle with katsu sauce.
Cup of Yum
Katsu Sauce
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Notes
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken pieces over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice. Serve with katsu sauce.
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F
- Place chicken pieces in the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken pieces over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice. Serve with katsu sauce.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spritz chicken with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Information
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1368mg
(57%)
Potassium
420mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Pieces of chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1368mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.