The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Katsu (with homemade sauce)

Name: The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Katsu (with homemade sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; 2 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tsp sugar; 4 tsp water; 600 g boneless chicken thigh (skin-on (or chicken breast)); 1 pinch salt and pepper; 45 g all-purpose flour (for coating); 100 g panko breadcrumbs; 100 ml water; 2 egg; 100 g all-purpose flour (for the batter); cooking oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Chicken katsu is made with tender chicken thigh coated in a thick and crunchy golden layer of panko breadcrumbs. My recipe also includes a rich sesame sauce, but this versatile dish can be enjoyed with pretty much anything!

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:27:21 GMT