Chicken Katsu English Simpal Recipes

English Simpal Recipes

Chicken Katsu is a delicious Japanese dish consisting of breaded and fried chicken cutlets, typically served with tonkatsu sauce, rice, and shredded cabbage. English Simpal Recipes Here's a simple recipe to make Chicken Katsu at home:

Ingredients:

For Chicken Katsu:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• Oil, for frying (vegetable oil or canola oil)

For serving:

• Tonkatsu sauce (can be bought from stores or made at home)
• Cooked rice
• Shredded cabbage

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. Place your hand on top to steady it, then use a sharp knife to slice through the middle horizontally, creating two thinner pieces. Repeat with the other chicken breast.
   • Place plastic wrap over the chicken and pound it to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Coat the Chicken:

   • Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls or plates. Place flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
   • Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
   • Dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, making sure it's fully coated.
   • Press the chicken into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating on both sides. Press gently to adhere the breadcrumbs. English Simpal Recipes

3. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
   • Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
   • Transfer the cooked chicken katsu to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. Serve:

   • Slice the chicken katsu into strips or serve whole.
   • Serve with tonkatsu sauce drizzled over the chicken or on the side.
   • Serve alongside cooked rice and shredded cabbage.

Notes:

• Tonkatsu Sauce: If you want to make your own tonkatsu sauce, you can mix together 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a dash of Dijon mustard. Adjust the ingredients to your taste.

• Cabbage: Traditionally, shredded cabbage is served with chicken katsu. You can serve it fresh or lightly dressed with a bit of vinegar.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Katsu! It's a satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.