With a light, crispy exterior and moist interior, Japanese katsu is comfort food at its best. Traditionally made with pork, it's great with chicken, too. The panko-coated fried cutlets are typically accompanied by finely sliced cabbage and tangy, sweet and salty katsu sauce. However, they are also served over rice (katsu don), with curry (katsu curry), and in a sandwich (katsu sando). For the crunchiest katsu, don't be tempted to substitute regular breadcrumbs for the classic panko. And make sure to maintain the oil temperature as the cutlets cook.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the katsu sauce: Stir together the ketchup, Worcestershire and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the chicken: Set a wire rack in a baking sheet or line a large plate with a paper towel and set aside. Place the flour, eggs and panko into 3 separate large shallow bowls. Stir together 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and then sprinkle the mixture on both sides of the cutlets. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge it in the flour, dip it into the eggs, and then coat it with the panko, gently pressing both sides into the panko to make sure it adheres well. Transfer the cutlet to a plate and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until it reaches about 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. (To test for readiness, sprinkle a few pieces of panko into the oil. It should bubble vigorously.)
- Working with 2 cutlets at a time to prevent crowding, cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared wire rack or plate, season with salt and let rest for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat with the remaining 2 cutlets. (See Cook's Note.)
- Slice each cutlet crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, lay on a bed of sliced cabbage and serve with the katsu sauce, rice and a lemon wedge.
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Jubayear Sarder
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ivy Tawananyasha
[email protected]I've made chicken katsu a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Dalton Harrington
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Md Soman
[email protected]I love chicken katsu and this recipe was a hit! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Brian Day
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dj Nana K Okyere
[email protected]I've made chicken katsu a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
John Jennifer
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Naume Arinda
[email protected]I love chicken katsu and this recipe was a hit! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jana Saber
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Syanda Popsmoke
[email protected]I've made chicken katsu a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Ahmed Kerris
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Stacy Duke
[email protected]I love chicken katsu and this recipe was a hit! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tumpa
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
fazal jan
[email protected]I've made chicken katsu a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Mary Edeus
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken katsu turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Woomur Chrishita
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken katsu, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
michael Nwaji
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken katsu turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Julio hernandes
[email protected]I love chicken katsu and this recipe was a hit! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mahoi Cathrine shirley
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken katsu turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Amazing Mas
[email protected]Chicken katsu is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.