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Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu is a delicious Japanese-style fried chicken recipe perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup oil for frying or as needed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour, beaten egg, and panko crumbs into separate shallow dishes.
  • Coat chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess; dip into egg, and then press into panko crumbs until well coated on both sides.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Serve with steamed white rice, shredded cabbage, and Japanese tonkatsu sauce, or make a katsu sandwich with soft white bread and spicy mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 31gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 239mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Katsu, family recipe, fried chicken, Japanese cuisine, tonkatsu
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