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Chicken Katsu

Crispy panko-crusted chicken cutlets fried until golden and shatteringly crunchy, sliced and served with a tangy-sweet katsu sauce over rice for a Japanese comfort food classic.

20mPrep
20mCook
40mTotal
4 servingsServings
MediumDifficulty
★ 4.7Rating

Why You'll Love This

  • Shatteringly crispy panko crust without deep frying in a lot of oil
  • Tangy-sweet homemade katsu sauce beats bottled versions
  • A satisfying, kid-friendly Japanese comfort food
  • Great for turning leftovers into a katsu sandwich the next day
Chicken Katsu

Ingredients

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

620Calories
40.0gProtein
24.0gFat
62.0gCarbs
3.0gFiber
980mgSodium

Method

  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a rolling pin or meat mallet; even thickness ensures the breading fries golden by the time the inside reaches a safe temperature.

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