Description
Chicken Katsu Japanese Chicken Cutlet is a delightful dish that combines a crispy panko breadcrumb coating with tender, juicy chicken. Each bite offers an irresistible crunch and flavor, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve with tangy tonkatsu sauce and your favorite sides for a meal that transports you to the heart of Japan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering ingredients and tools: meat mallet, three shallow bowls for flour, eggs, and panko.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot (test with panko).
- Fry each piece for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg