Introduction
Chicken katsu is a popular Japanese dish that has become a favorite in Indonesia. It is a breaded chicken cutlet that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This dish is easy to make and can be served with rice, salad, or even in a sandwich.
Ingredients
To make chicken katsu, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. Cut each chicken breast into two or three pieces. 4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 5. Place the flour in a shallow dish. 6. Beat the eggs in another shallow dish. 7. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. 8. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. 9. Dip the chicken in the beaten eggs, then coat with the panko breadcrumbs. 10. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 11. Fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. 12. Drain the chicken on paper towels. 13. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Here is the approximate nutrition information for one serving of chicken katsu:
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
Tips and Variations
– If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs instead. – To make the chicken katsu spicy, add some chili powder or cayenne pepper to the flour or breadcrumbs. – For a healthier version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy. – You can also serve chicken katsu with tonkatsu sauce, which is a sweet and tangy sauce made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. – To make chicken katsu curry, serve the chicken on top of a bed of rice and top with Japanese curry sauce. – For a twist on the classic recipe, you can use pork instead of chicken to make pork katsu.
