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How to Make Easy Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu has perfectly tender, juicy chicken, fried in the most delicious crispy coating and drizzled with a homemade katsu sauce. Frying, air fryer, and baking instructions included to fit your needs!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Chicken Katsu
Servings: 4 Pieces of chicken
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Katsu Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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Instructions

  • Trim meat of any unwanted fat. Lay chicken breasts on countertop between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound out chicken until 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Spread flour into a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, whisk eggs together with milk. In an additional separate shallow dish, spread out panko bread crumbs.
  • Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, large skillet. Bring oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While oil is coming to temperature, dredge chicken in flour to coat, then immediately dip into eggs, followed by panko, ensuring all parts of chicken are evenly coated.
  • Place breaded chicken into the hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes. Work in batches if needed, based on size of pan. Chicken should not crowd the pan.
  • Gently flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit, and is browned and crisp.
  • Remove from oil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin slices and drizzle with katsu sauce.

Katsu Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly.

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Notes

Air Fryer:

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F
  2. Place chicken pieces in the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken pieces over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice. Serve with katsu sauce.

Oven:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spritz chicken with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1368mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg
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