Chicken Katsu

Name: Chicken Katsu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Japanese
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; Oil for frying; Tonkatsu sauce

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Chicken katsu is a juicy, crispy chicken dish that's simple and quick to make at home. It's like a Japanese version of chicken-fried steak!

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Oil for frying
Tonkatsu sauce

Directions

Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere.
In a deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium-high heat. In batches, fry chicken until golden brown and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 387 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.

It's hard to resist the crispy texture of chicken katsu. The chicken is flattened, coated with panko and pan-fried to give it that signature crunch. Serve with steamed sushi rice and a drizzle of sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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