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CHICKEN KATSU



Chicken Katsu image

This is my family recipe for Chicken Katsu - Japanese style fried chicken. Can also be used to make Tonkatsu, just use pork cutlets instead of chicken. Serve with white rice and tonkatsu sauce.

Provided by sakuraiiko

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the flour, egg and panko crumbs into separate shallow dishes. Coat the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the egg, and then press into the panko crumbs until well coated on both sides.
  • Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the hot oil, and cook 3 or 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 250.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN KATSU



Chicken Katsu image

With a light, crispy exterior and moist interior, Japanese katsu is comfort food at its best. Traditionally made with pork, it's great with chicken, too. The panko-coated fried cutlets are typically accompanied by finely sliced cabbage and tangy, sweet and salty katsu sauce. However, they are also served over rice (katsu don), with curry (katsu curry), and in a sandwich (katsu sando). For the crunchiest katsu, don't be tempted to substitute regular breadcrumbs for the classic panko. And make sure to maintain the oil temperature as the cutlets cook.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups panko
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and cut into 4 cutlets
1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
2 cups finely sliced cabbage
Cooked white rice, for serving
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • For the katsu sauce: Stir together the ketchup, Worcestershire and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • For the chicken: Set a wire rack in a baking sheet or line a large plate with a paper towel and set aside. Place the flour, eggs and panko into 3 separate large shallow bowls. Stir together 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and then sprinkle the mixture on both sides of the cutlets. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge it in the flour, dip it into the eggs, and then coat it with the panko, gently pressing both sides into the panko to make sure it adheres well. Transfer the cutlet to a plate and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until it reaches about 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. (To test for readiness, sprinkle a few pieces of panko into the oil. It should bubble vigorously.)
  • Working with 2 cutlets at a time to prevent crowding, cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared wire rack or plate, season with salt and let rest for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat with the remaining 2 cutlets. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Slice each cutlet crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, lay on a bed of sliced cabbage and serve with the katsu sauce, rice and a lemon wedge.

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