Best Next Level Chicken Katsu Curry Recipes
CHICKEN KATSU
Katsu, a popular Japanese comfort food of breaded cutlets, is commonly made with chicken or pork. For this chicken version, boneless chicken breasts are pounded thin, dredged in flour, egg and panko, then fried until golden brown for an irresistible crispy crust that yields to - and protects - juicy meat inside. The traditional accompaniments are a mound of crunchy shredded cabbage, steamed rice and a generous drizzle of sweet-savory katsu sauce. Also called tonkatsu sauce, it's a tangy Japanese-style barbecue sauce made with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, ginger and clove. Though you can purchase bottles of it in Asian markets or online, the sauce is easy to make, lasts indefinitely in the fridge and serves as a great all-purpose dip.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the tonkatsu sauce: In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. (Makes 2/3 cup.)
- Prepare the chicken: Fill a large cast-iron or heavy skillet with 1/3-inch oil. Heat over medium until an instant-read thermometer registers 350 degrees.
- Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs in 3 separate wide, shallow bowls or large plates.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge in flour until fully coated, then shake off excess. Dip in egg, coating both sides, let excess drip off, then press into bread crumbs until well coated. Transfer to a clean plate and repeat with remaining 3 cutlets.
- Gently lower 2 cutlets into the oil and fry until golden underneath, about 2 minutes. Adjust heat to keep it as close to 350 degrees as possible. Turn over and fry until chicken is golden on the second side and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and season with salt. Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
- Slice cutlets into thick slices and transfer to plates. Divide the cabbage in mounds next to the katsu. Drizzle the katsu with some of the tonkatsu sauce. Serve with small bowls of rice, lemon wedges and extra tonkatsu sauce.
CHICKEN KATSU CURRY
Curry was introduced to Japan by the British more than a century ago, and has become a favorite dish to make at home. This recipe combines a rich curry sauce with a crispy, fried chicken cutlet. Perfect to serve with steamed Japanese rice and radish pickles. Serve with steamed Japanese rice, red and yellow daikon pickles, tonkatsu sauce, soft-boiled eggs, and Japanese 7-spice seasoning.
Provided by Dav3d
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions to the hot oil and fry until soft and starting to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until potatoes are soft, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add curry sauce mix; stir well until all pieces are dissolved. If you'd like to add seasonings, add ketchup, Worcestershire, jam, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or longer if you'd like it thicker.
- While the curry is infusing, flatten the chicken breasts with a kitchen mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Season with salt and pepper. Drench in flour, then egg, and then coat generously with panko bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a separate saucepan to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully lower breaded cutlets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is cooking, stir 1 teaspoon curry powder into the sauce.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and spoon curry sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1590 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
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