How long does Japanese Chicken Katsu take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Japanese Chicken Katsu serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Japanese Chicken Katsu spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Japanese Chicken Katsu?

2 Chicken Breast Fillet, 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, ½ cup Maida, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Tomato Sauce, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Japanese Chicken Katsu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Japanese Chicken Katsu?

About 704 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Japanese Chicken Katsu

Name: Japanese Chicken Katsu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breast Fillet; 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; ½ cup Maida; 2 Eggs; 2 tbsp Water; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; For Deep-Frying Oil; ¼ cup Tomato Sauce; 2 tsp Soy Sauce; ¼ tsp Mustard Paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Japanese fried chicken · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Japanese chicken katsu: thin chicken breast coated in flour, egg and panko, fried crisp, with a soy and mustard sauce. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Chicken Breast Fillet2
Panko Breadcrumbs1 cup
Maida½ cup
Eggs2
Water2 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
OilFor Deep-Frying
Tomato Sauce¼ cup
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Mustard Paste¼ tsp
Worcestershire Sauce1 tsp

Contains: egg, wheat, soya, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	704kcal	1408kcal
Protein	52g	104g
Carbohydrate	75g	150g
Fat	20g	39g
Fibre	4g	8g
Sugar	8.8g	18g

Cookd masalas for chicken breast fillet

Method

1
If the chicken breast is too large, slice it to make two thin slices. Place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic/cling wrap. Use a meat hammer or a heavy pan to pound the chicken breast until it is even in thickness (around ½-inch thick).
Chicken Breast Fillet
2
Keep breadcrumbs, maida and egg beaten with water in separate plates/flat bowls.
Panko BreadcrumbsMaidaEggsWater
3
Salt the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breast in maida, and shake off the excess flour. Add it to the beaten eggs and then into the panko breadcrumbs and coat completely.
SaltBlack Pepper Powder
4
Add it into a pan of hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, turning it halfway through. The frying should take around 4-5 minutes.
Oil
5
For the sauce, combine all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Tomato SauceSoy SauceMustard PasteWorcestershire Sauce
6
Serve with rice or with a shredded cabbage salad.

Before you start

How long does Japanese Chicken Katsu take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Japanese Chicken Katsu serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Japanese Chicken Katsu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Japanese Chicken Katsu spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Japanese Chicken Katsu?: 2 Chicken Breast Fillet, 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, ½ cup Maida, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Tomato Sauce, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Japanese Chicken Katsu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Japanese Chicken Katsu?: About 704 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.