Chicken Katsu
Description
Chicken katsu is a Japanese-style fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy panko. Serve with hot rice and tonkatsu sauce for a restaurant-worthy dish.
Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 egg, beaten
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Place flour, beaten egg, and panko crumbs into separate shallow dishes.
4
Coat chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess; dip into egg, and then press into panko crumbs until well coated on both sides.
5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6
Serve and enjoy.