Description
Crispy Chicken Katsu is a delightful Japanese dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a satisfyingly crunchy panko breadcrumb coating. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, bringing comfort and flavor to your table. Serve it alongside rice or a fresh salad, and watch as it quickly becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying (approximately 1 cup)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness (about ½ inch).
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with rice, salad, or tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg