Easy Chicken Katsu
This Easy Chicken Katsu recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb crust, served with a tangy homemade sauce. It’s a delightful dish that combines crunch and flavor, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz each)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 3 cups vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs with 1/2 tsp salt in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Place flour on a plate.
- Cut each chicken breast into thin, diagonal slices about 1/3-inch thick.
- Dredge each chicken slice in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the breaded chicken slices in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Arrange the crispy chicken on a plate, serve with steamed rice, and drizzle with the homemade sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 210mg