Description
Crispy Chicken Katsu is a Japanese comfort food featuring breaded and deep-fried chicken cutlets that are golden and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Served with tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Tonkatsu sauce, for serving
- Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness, about 1/2 inch.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into eggs, and coat thoroughly with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and slice into strips.
- Serve with tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Adjust frying time based on thickness to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with shredded cabbage for a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken katsu, crispy chicken cutlet, Japanese fried chicken, tonkatsu