Chicken Katsu Recipe
Breaded and deep-fried chicken served with tonkatsu sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This ensures even cooking.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Dredge in Flour
Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Prepare Eggs
In a separate bowl, beat the large eggs until well mixed.
- 5
Coat with Panko
Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then press it into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Frying the Chicken
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Making the Tonkatsu Sauce
- 9
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well mixed.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Slice the fried chicken into strips and serve hot with the tonkatsu sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
