Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu is a Japanese-style fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy panko. Serve with hot rice and tonkatsu sauce for a restaurant-worthy dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Serve and enjoy.

Step 4

Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place flour, beaten egg, and panko crumbs into separate shallow dishes.

Step 6

Coat chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess; dip into egg, and then press into panko crumbs until well coated on both sides.