Jul 14 2026

Katsu Chicken Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Make Katsu Chicken Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

For the Sauce

For Serving

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Dredging Station

    Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat the egg. In the third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Coat the Chicken

    Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in panko breadcrumbs, pressing down gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.

  2. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully add the breaded chicken breasts to the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).

  3. 6

    Drain the Chicken

    Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 7

    Slice the Chicken

    Once the chicken has rested for a few minutes, slice it into strips.

  2. 8

    Serve

    On each plate, serve a portion of cooked rice, a handful of shredded cabbage, and top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle katsu sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions.

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