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Golden-brown breaded chicken katsu slices lie over fluffy steamed rice, smothered in glossy Japanese curry with carrot and potato. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions adds color, while crisp shredded cabbage and a lime wedge brighten the plate on a clean white dish against a warm, rustic table.

Crispy Chicken Katsu Curry Beats Takeout

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Crispy chicken cutlets fried to a golden crust, served with fluffy steamed rice and a rich Japanese curry sauce studded with carrot and potato.

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets (about 1.25 lb)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil, for frying
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (or 1 Japanese curry roux block)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko.
  2. Fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté onion, carrot, and potato until softened.
  4. Add stock, curry powder or roux, soy sauce, and honey. Simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Slice the chicken and serve over rice with the curry spooned over top. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-dry and double-fry the chicken.
  • Keep the curry warm on low heat; reheat gently to avoid sticking.
  • Swap chicken thighs for juicier texture; adjust curry to taste with more or less roux.
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and flour substitute and gluten-free curry roux.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Method: Deep-Fry, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Contains gluten

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 640 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 72 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
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