Homemade Chicken Katsu
Crispy, golden, and tender Chicken Katsu made at home with a simple breading process and homemade katsu sauce. Perfect for a satisfying meal that’s easier and more affordable than takeout!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 tsp salt & pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp salt & pepper for seasoning chicken
For the Katsu Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger paste optional
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (Optional: Gently pound the chicken for even cooking.)
Set Up Your Breading Station
- Set up three bowls:
- Bowl 1: Flour with 1/4 tsp salt & pepper, 1/2 tsp onion & garlic powder
- Bowl 2: Whisked eggs, seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt & pepper, 1/2 tsp onion & garlic powder
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt & pepper, 1/2 tsp onion & garlic powder
Bread the Chicken
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip it into the egg wash, and then coat it with breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs to ensure they stick well.
Fry the Chicken
- Heat 1/2 - 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Check the internal temperature (165°F) and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
Make the Katsu Sauce
- Mix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and ginger paste in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves and adjust the taste to your liking.
Serve & Enjoy
- Serve your crispy chicken katsu with rice, broccoli, or edamame, and drizzle the katsu sauce on top. Enjoy!