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Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Katsu features a crispy outer layer that beautifully encases tender chicken. This easy weeknight dinner is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your family. Make it tonight for a delicious experience!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 7 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs (beaten)
  • cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Instant-Read Thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Line a plate with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the tonkatsu sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
  3. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into two pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Create a breading station. Add the flour, eggs, and Panko each to separate shallow bowls.
  5. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off excess; then the eggs, letting any excess drip off; and finally, the Panko.
  6. Fill a large cast iron skillet with ¼-inch oil. Heat over medium until it reaches 350°F.
  7. Place the chicken, 2 pieces at a time, into the oil, cooking on both sides until golden and 165°F internally, about 2 minutes per side.
  8. Transfer to the prepared plate and repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
  9. Serve hot with tonkatsu sauce.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You can find bottled tonkatsu sauce at most Asian grocery stores, but store-bought plum sauce or Japanese BBQ sauce are also great substitutes.
  • Tip 2: If the Panko breadcrumbs aren’t sticking well to the chicken, gently press them onto the surface of the chicken to help them adhere.