Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu is crispy fried chicken made with Panko breadcrumbs and dipped into a sweet ginger garlic curry sauce, ready in under 45 minutes!

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CHICKEN KATSU

Chicken Katsu is one of my favorite Japanese recipes, and is basically fried chicken pounded thin and breaded with Panko breadcrumbs, then served with a sweet curry and Worcestershire-ketchup sauce. I like to serve this with Chinese Steamed Rice on the side, and some chopped green onions, or with my Perfect Brown Rice and a side salad.

HOW LONG DOES CHICKEN KATSU KEEP?

Chicken Katsu will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep in mind that the breading will no longer be crispy after refrigerating the chicken, so it is best when eaten the same day.

CAN YOU FREEZE CHICKEN KATSU?

Chicken Katsu is perfect for making ahead and freezing. After frying the chicken, let it cool and place it in an airtight plastic bag to freeze. Reheat on a baking sheet at 425 degrees F for 5-10 minutes, then serve with curry and ketchup sauce. I recommend freezing sauce in a separate container from the chicken.

HOW TO MAKE BAKED CHICKEN KATSU

Follow the recipe to bread the chicken, then instead of frying, lay the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and spray the chicken with cooking oil on both sides.

Bake for about 10 minutes on one side, then turn over and bake an additional 10-15 minutes on the other side, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy. For extra crispy chicken, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.

Follow the directions to make the Katsu curry and sauce.

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HOW TO MAKE KATSU CURRY SAUCE

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon curry
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey

Add the vegetable oil to a skillet with the onions and carrots on medium heat and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes.

Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring well, then whisk in the flour and curry until well combined.

Whisk the broth in slowly until smooth along with the soy sauce and honey and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened before using and immersion blender to puree until smooth.

HOW TO MAKE KATSU SAUCE

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Whisk together and let sit for at least an hour before serving.

MORE TAKEOUT RECIPES

• Beef Teriyaki
• Spring Rolls
• Easy Shrimp Stir Fry
• Shrimp Chow Mein
• Sweet and Sour Pork
• Egg Foo Young

TIPS FOR MAKING CHICKEN KATSU

• Because this is fried, I also like to serve it with a fresh side salad or shredded cabbage to lighten up the dish.
• Katsu is made with chicken, but you can also make tonkatsu which is made with pork cutlets.
• Make sure you pound the chicken evenly so it all finishes cooking at the same time.
• Chicken Katsu is a popular dish in Japan and Hawaii, but it originally started in a Japanese restaurant.

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Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu is crispy fried chicken made with panko breadcrumbs and dipped into a sweet ginger garlic curry sauce, ready in under 45 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword chicken katsu

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 436 kcal

Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• vegetable oil for frying

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Using a mallet pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2" thick then season with the salt and pepper and coat with the flour before dredging in the egg yolks then pressing into the panko and letting rest on a baking sheet for ten minutes before frying.

2. Fry in a large skillet with at least 2 inches of oil on medium heat until cooked through and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side and serve with katsu sauce or katsu curry sauce (recipes above).

Recipe Notes

Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Katsu

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 226mg75%

Sodium 803mg35%

Potassium 925mg26%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 55g110%

Vitamin A 185IU4%

Vitamin C 2.7mg3%

Calcium 79mg8%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.