Description
Chicken Katsu Curry is a flavorful Japanese dish featuring crispy, breaded chicken cutlets served with a rich, savory curry sauce. The crispy chicken, combined with the smooth, aromatic curry and served over a bed of rice, makes for a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Katsu:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Curry Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 2 cups steamed white rice
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Katsu:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 1 inch of oil).
- Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Make the Curry Sauce:
- In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder, garam masala (if using), soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Serve the steamed rice in bowls.
- Top each bowl of rice with sliced chicken katsu and generously pour curry sauce over the chicken and rice.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicken Katsu Curry!
Notes
- If you prefer a milder curry, you can reduce the curry powder or use a less spicy variety.
- For a more authentic flavor, serve with pickled vegetables (like pickled radish or ginger).
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice, chicken, and curry sauce)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg