Chicken Katsu Curry

Chicken Katsu Curry

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crispy panko-crumbed chicken served over steamed rice with a smooth, mildly spiced Japanese curry sauce — a global comfort food phenomenon.

Cuisines

Japanese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Often paired with

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 pieces chicken breast
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked Japanese rice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium potato, diced
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. 1 Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  5. 5 Add the sliced carrot and diced potato, cooking for a few more minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in the curry powder, soy sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  7. 7 Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  8. 8 In a small pan, melt the butter and add 2 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.
  9. 9 Cook the roux until it turns golden brown, then add it to the curry sauce to thicken.
  10. 10 Add sugar to the curry sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
  11. 11 Slice the fried chicken and serve over cooked Japanese rice, topped with the curry sauce.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the curry.