The Best Chicken Katsu
Chicken katsu is a Japanese dish consisting of chicken cutlet breaded in panko and deep fried. Serve it as an entree, in a sandwich, with curry, or even just as a snack.
Servings: 3 people
Equipment
- Wok, deep skillet, or large pot for deep frying
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs thinly sliced chicken breast 3-4 filets
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups panko
- oil for frying at least 3 cups
Instructions
- Pour oil into your wok, deep skillet, or pot for deep frying and bring up to a temperature of 350 degrees F.
- While waiting for the oil to heat up, prepare your chicken. Lightly sprinkle the chicken filets with salt.
- In a shallow dish, mix eggs and all purpose flour. Put panko in a separate dish.
- When oil is ready, dip chicken breast in the egg and flour batter. Then dip the battered chicken in the panko, pressing firmly so the panko covers all sides.
- Place breaded chicken into the deep fryer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and breading is golden brown.
- Set chicken on a wire rack to cool for a few minutes before slicing into strips. Katsu is commonly served on its own with rice and cabbage, with Japanese curry, or in sandwiches. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.