Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet sliced over fluffy rice and covered in a smooth, golden Japanese curry. Mild, savory, and irresistibly comforting. 🍴
Hook
Crispy on the outside, tender inside — Japan’s coziest comfort food! 🍗
Ingredients
🍗 2 chicken breasts (300–350 g total), butterflied & pounded 1 cm
🧂 1 tsp salt + ½ tsp pepper
🌾 60 g flour
🥚 2 eggs, beaten
🍞 120 g panko breadcrumbs
🛢️ 300 ml neutral oil (for shallow frying)
🍚 300 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice
Curry sauce:
🧅 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
🥕 1 small carrot, diced (80 g)
🥔 1 small potato, diced (120 g)
🧄 1 garlic clove, minced
🫚 1 tsp grated ginger
🛢️ 1 tbsp oil
💧 500 ml water or light stock
🟫 90 g Japanese curry roux blocks (mild or medium)
🍯 1 tsp honey (optional)
🍶 1 tsp soy sauce (to finish)
Preparation
1️⃣ Season & bread: Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly with panko.
2️⃣ Fry chicken: Heat oil to 170°C. Fry 3–4 min per side until golden brown and crispy (internal temp ~70°C). Drain on rack; keep warm.
3️⃣ Make curry: In a saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté onion for 5 min. Add carrot, potato, garlic, and ginger; cook 2 min.
4️⃣ Simmer: Pour in water or stock and simmer 12–15 min until veggies are soft.
5️⃣ Thicken: Stir in curry roux until melted and glossy; add honey if desired. Simmer 3–4 min, finish with soy sauce.
6️⃣ Serve: Slice chicken. Spoon curry over rice and place the katsu on top. Garnish with pickled ginger or sesame seeds if desired.
Total Time
🕒 Preparation: 15 min
🔥 Cooking: 30 min
💤 Rest: 0 min
⏰ Total: 45 min
Nutritional Value
🍽️ Calories: 780 kcal
🥩 Protein: 38 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 88 g
🛢️ Fat: 28 g
🧂 Sodium: 1350 mg
Advice
Use fresh panko, not fine breadcrumbs, for the crispiest crust. 🍞
Why it works 💡
Panko’s airy structure creates bigger bubbles during frying, making the coating lighter and crunchier.
Twist 🌶️
Add 1 tsp curry powder or ½ tsp garam masala to deepen flavor and warmth.
Status
Golden, crunchy, and smothered in velvety curry — a Japanese classic that always satisfies! 🍛🔥 #grannyzen #katsu
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