Golden Fried Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce
Golden Fried Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce is a crispy and juicy Japanese-style breaded chicken cutlet served with a sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce. It’s perfect with rice, shredded cabbage, or inside sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
- Shredded cabbage (for serving)
- For Tonkatsu Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken breasts and pound to even 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press breadcrumbs firmly for even coating.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To make the tonkatsu sauce, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mirin, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Serve chicken slices over rice with shredded cabbage and a generous drizzle of tonkatsu sauce.
Notes
- Use pork cutlets instead of chicken for traditional tonkatsu.
- Double dredging in flour and egg makes the crust extra crispy.
- Serve with a side of miso soup for a complete Japanese-style meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with rice and cabbage
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 170mg