Chicken Katsu

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Tonkatsu sauce(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.

2. 2

   Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Coat each chicken breast in flour (shaking off excess), dip into the egg, and then press firmly into the panko until fully coated.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).

6. 6

   Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7. 7

   Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain for 2 minutes before slicing into strips.