Chicken Katsu Recipe
(Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Pick up at Restaurant before 2.50 pm. All Served with Miso Soup or Salad)
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Ingredients
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Chicken Katsu Ingredients
Method
Directions for Chicken Katsu
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Set Up Breading Station
Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve
Slice the chicken katsu and serve with tonkatsu sauce, alongside miso soup or salad.
