Description
Fried Chicken Katsu with Panko is a golden, crunchy Japanese-inspired chicken cutlet recipe that’s easy to make at home. Juicy inside and crispy outside, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup neutral oil for frying
Instructions
1. Pound the chicken to an even thickness, about ½ inch, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Set up dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate bowls.
3. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
5. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and internal temp is 165°F.
6. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
7. Slice and serve hot with sauce and sides of your choice.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Drain on a wire rack to keep the crust crisp.
Use an oven or air fryer to reheat and maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg