Crispy Chicken Katsu
Crispy Chicken Katsu is a Japanese-style fried chicken cutlet that’s juicy on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Served with tangy tonkatsu sauce, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Mixing bowls
- Shallow plates
- Frying pan or deep skillet
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola
- Tonkatsu sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets.
- Gently pound each piece with a meat mallet for even thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
- Fry each cutlet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Slice and serve with tonkatsu sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg