Chicken Katsu

Name: Chicken Katsu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 piece boneless, skinless chicken breast; ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups neutral oil ((for deep-frying; enough for 1½ inches (3.8 cm) of oil in the pot)); 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour); 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell); ½ Tbsp neutral oil ((for the egg)); tonkatsu sauce; shredded green cabbage ((optional)); Japanese Sesame Dressing ((optional)); tomato ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Chicken Katsu is a classic Japanese home-cooked dish served with tonkatsu sauce and a side of shredded cabbage salad. These tender and crispy panko-breaded cutlets are surprisingly easy to make, even on a busy weeknight! They also freeze well and make for a delicious meal-prep item.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:01:08 GMT