Chicken Katsu

Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets about 1 pound, or 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- ½ teaspoon salt additional for seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
- tonkatsu sauce or Japanese barbecue sauce, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pound chicken to an even ¼-inch thickness if needed. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Place the flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and panko in a third.
- 3
Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then press firmly into the panko until well coated.
- 4
Heat about ½-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 340℉. Add the chicken cutlets 1 or 2 at a time (don't overcrowd) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3 min - 5
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Season with additional salt.
- 6
Slice into strips and serve with tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
