Description
Succulent chicken katsu brings Japanese culinary magic straight to your kitchen with its crispy golden coating. Rich panko breadcrumbs and perfectly seasoned meat create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame seeds
Accompaniments and Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces) cooked white rice
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) tonkatsu sauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by sandwiching them between plastic wrap and gently tenderizing to create uniform thickness, ensuring even seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes: one with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third filled with panko breadcrumbs for efficient coating process.
- Carefully dredge each chicken piece through the flour, removing excess, then immerse in egg mixture, and finally roll thoroughly in panko, pressing crumbs to create a consistent crispy exterior.
- Select a large skillet and pour vegetable oil to approximately half-inch depth, heating over medium-high temperature until a test breadcrumb instantly sizzles upon contact.
- Carefully lower breaded chicken into hot oil, allowing each side to transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and maintain crispy texture.
- Slice chicken into elegant strips and arrange atop fluffy white rice accompanied by fresh shredded cabbage.
- Enhance the dish by generously drizzling traditional tonkatsu sauce and sprinkling toasted sesame seeds for additional flavor complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness carefully to ensure even cooking and crispy exterior throughout.
- Use fresh panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunchiness and lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy chicken and achieve perfect golden-brown coating.
- Customize the dish by swapping traditional tonkatsu sauce with spicy sriracha mayo or lighter yogurt-based dressing for healthier variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg