Japanese Chicken Katsu With Allergy Safe Tonkatsu Sauce 1771028723065 S6hn
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets served with a homemade, soy-free and nut-free savory sauce.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs (ensure gluten-free if needed)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour or rice flour
- 2 pieces Large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
- 0.5 cup Tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos (soy-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (ensure anchovy/soy free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg wash, and then press firmly into the panko until fully coated.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, coconut aminos, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and mustard to create the allergy-safe tonkatsu sauce.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Slice the chicken into strips and serve immediately drizzled with the allergy-safe sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
485
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 840 mg |
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