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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
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Pieces of chicken
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, large skillet. Bring oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Gently flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit, and is browned and crisp.
  7. Remove from oil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin slices and drizzle with katsu sauce.
Katsu Sauce
  1. 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 Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 1368mg (57%) Potassium 420mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 334IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Pieces 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.