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Description
Golden, crunchy chicken cutlets paired with fluffy rice and tangy tonkatsu sauce — this beloved Japanese comfort dish brings warmth and joy to every bite 🍚🔥. Ideal for cozy dinners or lunchbox favorites, it's a true taste of home.
Ingredients
🍗 2 chicken breasts (500 g / 1.1 lb), butterflied and flattened
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
🌾 50 g all-purpose flour (1/3 cup / 1.8 oz)
🥚 2 eggs, beaten
🍞 100 g panko breadcrumbs (1 1/2 cups / 3.5 oz)
🛢️ Vegetable oil, for deep frying
🍱 Cooked white rice, for serving
🍶 Tonkatsu sauce, for dipping
Preparation
1️⃣ Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in panko.
3️⃣ Heat oil in a deep skillet to 175°C (350°F).
4️⃣ Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
5️⃣ Drain on paper towels. Slice and serve over rice with tonkatsu sauce.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook: 10 minutes
⏳ Total: 20 minutes
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: 460 kcal
💪 Protein: 34 g
🧈 Fat: 20 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 30 g
🧂 Sodium: 620 mg
Advice
Chill the breaded chicken for 10 minutes before frying — it helps the crust stick better and fry evenly.
Status
Crispy, juicy, and undeniably satisfying — Chicken Katsu 🍗 is your new weeknight hero! Serve it with rice, drizzle that sauce, and taste the magic of Japanese comfort. #grannyzen #japanesekitchen #chickenkatsu #crispygoodness #homemadefavorite
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