Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu

A Filipino friend of mine from Hawaii gave me this recipe after bringing it to a party we were at. The chicken is wonderful without the sauce, as well! This recipe is very kid-friendly! We serve this with steamed rice and veggies.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ⅛ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
• vegetable oil
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 pounds chicken tenders, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup garlic salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place flour in a bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Toss chicken in the flour, dip in the eggs, and toss in the bread crumbs.

Step 3

Heat 2 inches of oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 5

Serve chicken with the sauce.