Chicken Katsu 🍗 Perfection

Description

Golden, crunchy chicken cutlets paired with fluffy rice and tangy tonkatsu sauce — this beloved Japanese comfort dish brings warmth and joy to every bite 🍚🔥. Ideal for cozy dinners or lunchbox favorites, it's a true taste of home.

Ingredients

• 🍗 2 chicken breasts (500 g / 1.1 lb), butterflied and flattened
• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 🌾 50 g all-purpose flour (1/3 cup / 1.8 oz)
• 🥚 2 eggs, beaten
• 🍞 100 g panko breadcrumbs (1 1/2 cups / 3.5 oz)
• 🛢️ Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 🍱 Cooked white rice, for serving
• 🍶 Tonkatsu sauce, for dipping

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. 2️⃣ Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in panko.
3. 3️⃣ Heat oil in a deep skillet to 175°C (350°F).
4. 4️⃣ Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
5. 5️⃣ Drain on paper towels. Slice and serve over rice with tonkatsu sauce.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 10 minutes

🔥 Cook: 10 minutes

⏳ Total: 20 minutes

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