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katsu chicken

Irresistible Crispy Katsu Chicken Recipe in Just 20 Minutes


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy and flavorful Japanese-style breaded chicken cutlets.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 boneless chicken fillets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken fillets to even thickness
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper
  3. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then panko
  4. Heat oil in pan over medium heat
  5. Fry chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side)
  6. Drain on paper towels
  7. Slice and serve

Notes

  • Serve with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage
  • For extra crispiness, double coat with egg and panko
  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: katsu chicken, Japanese chicken, breaded chicken, panko chicken