Chicken Katsu With Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce 1771706687278 K0zw
Crispy, golden-brown breaded chicken cutlets served with a tangy, savory-sweet homemade Japanese barbecue sauce.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to create the homemade Tonkatsu sauce; set aside.
- 2
Season the flattened chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 4
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, and finally press firmly into the panko until fully coated.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes per side until the crust is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 7
Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain for 2 minutes.
- 8
Slice the chicken into 1-inch strips and serve immediately drizzled with the homemade Tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
485
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
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