Go Back

Chicken Katsu Curry

Chicken Katsu Curry is a delightful fusion dish that combines crispy chicken cutlets with a rich, savory curry sauce served over fluffy rice.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Meat Mallet

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Curry Sauce

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Rice

  • 2 cups rice for serving (uncooked)

Garnish

  • fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • 1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about ½ inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Set Up the Breading Station: In three shallow bowls, set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  • 3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken.
  • 4. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  • 5. Make the Curry Sauce: In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, then carrots and potatoes.
  • 6. Simmer the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in curry powder, soy sauce, and honey. Add cornstarch slurry if desired.
  • 7. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  • 8. Assemble the Dish: Slice the fried chicken, serve over rice, and ladle curry sauce on top. Garnish with parsley or green onions.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins as desired.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy