Chicken Katsu

How to Make Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu is widely seen on most Japanese and Korean restaurant menus. Deep fried chicken pieces with a side of dipping sauce can fulfill a good meal. Normally, chicken katsu is either served on a bed of cabbage slices or placed next to a scoop of rice. (Can also be served with Curry and rice)

Ingredients

• 5 lbs (2.3 kg) of chicken thighs or breast tender pieces (de-boned)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• Corn flake crumbs or panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• Oil (for deep frying)

Katsu Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup (80 mL) of ketchup

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) of shoyu or soy sauce

• 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar

• 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper (ground)

• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper