Quick Weeknight Chicken Katsu

Name: Quick Weeknight Chicken Katsu
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken tenders; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/3 cup All-purpose flour; 2 Eggs; 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs; for pan-frying Vegetable oil; for serving Tonkatsu sauce; for serving Steamed rice; for serving Broccoli florets

75% authentic · Japanese-inspired

A simplified version of chicken katsu, using thinner chicken cutlets and a faster frying method for a weeknight-friendly meal. Still delivers that satisfying crispy coating and savory flavor.

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Ingredients

Chicken tenders1.5 lbs
Salt1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
All-purpose flour1/3 cup
Eggs2
Panko breadcrumbs1.5 cups
Vegetable oilfor pan-frying
Tonkatsu saucefor serving
Steamed ricefor serving
Broccoli floretsfor serving

Steps

1
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
2
Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
3
Coat each tender in flour, then egg, then panko.
4
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Pan-fry the katsu for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6
Drain on paper towels. Serve with tonkatsu sauce, steamed rice, and blanched broccoli.

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