18 Crispy and Delicious Chicken Katsu Recipes
FEBRUARY 06, 2023
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Chicken katsu is Japanese comfort food at its best. It is a classic dish of deep-fried chicken cutlets coated in a light, crispy panko breadcrumb crust. Ready in less than an hour and easily customizable with your favorite flavor-packed sauces and sides, chicken katsu is an absolutely delicious dinner option that your family will love.
We’ve rounded up 18 of the best chicken katsu recipes for you to try. Put on your apron, heat up the oil and get ready for a delicious dinner! Even if you’ve never tried chicken katsu before, these recipes are so simple that you’ll be able to whip up a delicious dinner in no time.
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Chicken Katsu Recipe
Juicy, tender chicken, with crispy panko breadcrumbs on the outside, fluffy rice and crunchy cabbage.
8
122
35 min
TOTAL TIME
434
CALORIES
$1.39
PER SERVING
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Charisse Yu
Chicken Katsu
A better for your chicken nugget made out of 100% chicken
3
104
15 min
TOTAL TIME
574
CALORIES
$0.97
PER SERVING
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Midwest Living
Chicken Katsu with Mango Sauce
This spin on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts. The result is juicy and super crispy chicken to serve with a sweet-and-savory mango sauce.
45 min
TOTAL TIME
804
CALORIES
$1.65
PER SERVING
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Weight Watchers
Chicken katsu curry
In this easy version of the popular Japanese dish, the chicken is browned in a pan, then baked, instead of deep fried. The sauce is mildly spiced.
14
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
507
CALORIES
$2.34
PER SERVING
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Vikalinka
Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside this Chicken Katsu is so easy to make. Don't forget the creamy curry sauce and bring your favourite restaurant treat home.
3
571
1
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
711
CALORIES
$2.04
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Chicken Katsu with Creamy Slaw
This crispy Japanese chicken recipe comes complete with a creamy warm slaw on the side. Serve with steamed brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles to round out the meal. We like to use chicken cutlets made with dark-meat chicken thighs--they have more than twice the immune-boosting zinc of white-meat c...
2
315
934
40 min
TOTAL TIME
734
CALORIES
$2.28
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Golden Crispy Chicken Katsu
Discover the secret to making deliciously crispy Chicken Katsu coated in seasoned Panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Serve it in a sandwich or over a bowl of rice and veggies, drizzled with tangy BBQ sauce. Whip up this mouthwatering dish in just 30 minutes using ingredients you most ...
3
30 min
TOTAL TIME
385
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
13 STEPS
1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
2
In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and another 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4
In a third bowl, mix Panko breadcrumbs with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
5
Coat each chicken thigh in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
6
Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
7
Press chicken firmly into seasoned breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
8
Allow breaded chicken to rest for 10 minutes.
9
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep frying pan.
10
Fry chicken in batches, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
11
Once golden brown on one side, flip and continue frying until the other side reaches the same color.
12
Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
13
Serve warm and enjoy your Golden Crispy Chicken Katsu!
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Upstate Ramblings
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe
Thinly sliced cutlets are coated in panko and air fried to crispy perfection in this air fryer chicken katsu recipe.
12
36 min
TOTAL TIME
539
CALORIES
$2.51
PER SERVING
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food love
Chicken Katsu with Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Make your own Japanese-style Chicken Katsu with an easy-to-follow recipe. This crispy chicken dish is topped with a sweet and savory barbecue sauce that's sure to be a hit with the whole family. With only a few simple ingredients and a few steps, you can have a delicious dinner on the table in no ti...
121
3
35 min
TOTAL TIME
370
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
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Moribyan
Crispy Chicken Katsu
Let's learn how to make the crispiest CHICKEN KATSU coated in Panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection! It's absolutely delicious in a sandwich or in a bowl with rice, veggies, and some BBQ sauce. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and you probably already have all the ingredients on hand...
4
62
30 min
TOTAL TIME
385
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
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The Woks of Life
Chicken Katsu Curry Rice
This dish is a symphony of textures—crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet, creamy curry sauce, and slightly sticky, beautifully translucent Japanese rice.
19
607
11
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
1823
CALORIES
$4.29
PER SERVING
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Christie At Home
Japanese Chicken Katsu
Japanese Chicken Katsu. A delicious, crispy, panko breaded chicken that pairs so well with steamed rice and vegetables or salad. It tastes delicious with a homemade sauce.
11
3,077
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
744
CALORIES
$1.87
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
Chicken Katsu Curry
If you like the flavour of curry but aren’t a fan of heat then this Japanese-style chicken with a mild katsu sauce is just the ticket. After coating tender British chicken breast with panko breadcrumbs, you'll pan-fry it till golden and serve with brown rice and salad. Katsu-perb!
121
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
598
CALORIES
$2.64
PER SERVING
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Went Here, 8 This
Chicken Katsu Curry Recipe
Juicy, crispy fried chicken thighs sliced and served with homemade Japanese curry, this Chicken Katsu Curry Recipe is on the table in under an hour and incredibly delicious!
29
6
40 min
TOTAL TIME
422
CALORIES
$2.74
PER SERVING
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Sift and Simmer
Easy Chicken Katsu Curry
An easy yet elevated Japanese-style Chicken Katsu Curry made with baked breaded chicken, and thick curry sauce served over steamed rice.
13
32 min
TOTAL TIME
1235
CALORIES
$11.05
PER SERVING
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Sweet and Savory Meals
Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce
Chicken Katsu is an easy recipe primarily made of chicken breast, deep-fried to perfection that is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside!
10
1,988
1
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
407
CALORIES
$1.23
PER SERVING
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eMeals
Chicken Katsu with Garlic Aioli
eMeals makes meal planning easy with fresh recipes, a streamlined grocery list, and smart cooking tips delivered to your inbox or phone each week.
25 min
TOTAL TIME
493
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
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