Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Asian-inspired chicken recipe sure is kid-friendly--what youngster doesn't like fried crispy chicken pieces dipped in a sweet soy-ketchup sauce?

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken tenders, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 cup garlic salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1 Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, place flour in a bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Toss chicken in the flour, dip in the eggs, and toss in the bread crumbs.
3 Heat 2 inches of oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.
4 Meanwhile, combine ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes.
5 Serve chicken with the sauce.