Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu is Japanese-style fried chicken. This family recipe can also be used to make tonkatsu by substituting pork cutlets for chicken. Serve with white rice and tonkatsu sauce.

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 halves chicken breast skinless, boneless
• 0 salt to taste
• 0 black pepper to taste
• 1 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup canola oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Place flour, beaten egg, and panko crumbs into separate shallow dishes.
3. Coat chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the beaten egg, and then press into panko crumbs until well coated on both sides.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Place chicken in the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.