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Japanese Chicken Katsu served and ready to eat

Japanese Chicken Katsu

Crispy panko-coated fried chicken cutlets served with sweet-savoury katsu sauce — Japan's most-loved comfort meal.

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15 minPrep
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15 minCook
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3Serves
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Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, butterflied
  • 50g flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 120g panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • For katsu sauce: 4 tbsp ketchup, 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard — combined
  • Sliced cabbage and rice to serve

Instructions

  1. Pound the butterflied chicken to even thickness; season.
  2. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko.
  3. Fry in 170C oil 3-4 min a side until deep golden and cooked through.
  4. Drain on paper.
  5. Slice into strips.
  6. Serve over rice with shredded cabbage and katsu sauce drizzled over.
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Tara’s tips

  • Panko (not regular breadcrumbs) is what gives the crunch.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan.

Serving suggestions

  • Classic with rice and crisp cabbage.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; reheats in the oven.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Pork katsu (tonkatsu)?

Same method with pork loin — equally classic.

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