After coating the chicken thighs, I place them on a wire rack while I wait for the oil to heat up to 350 ☏. To create an extra crispy and thick outer layer, you do a basic dredging process of all-purpose flour, then beaten egg, and a quick dip in panko. I like to marinate the chicken in the seasoning for about 15 minutes to get the extra flavor, but this also gives me time to make the katsu sauce and prepare for deep frying. The seasoning for the chicken is a combination of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Japanese breaded chicken has a handful of ingredients that many people may already have in their homes. All you have to do is add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk until it’s completely combined.
While you can buy pre-made katsu sauce at the store or at your local Hawaiian grill, like L&L Hawaiian BBQ or Ono Hawaiian Barbecue, you can also make it at home quite easily.įor this recipe, I made the katsu sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, garlic powder, dark brown sugar, and ginger powder. Katsu sauce is an essential part of chicken katsu as the panko. Make a shallow cut towards the center of the thicker area and open up the meat like you’re opening up a book. If you have one side that’s a little thicker you can make a butterflied filet to even out the thickness. When you bring them home, check to make sure it has an even thickness throughout so that it cooks at the same time. I like to buy them already skinned and deboned to make things easier. Selecting and preparing the chickenĬhicken katsu is best made using skinless and boneless chicken thighs because they’re super juicy and flavorful. Its popularity in Hawaii stems from the waves of Japanese immigrants coming to the islands and influencing the local dishes, like spam musubi, ahi poke, and salmon poke. Katsu originated from Japan during the 19th century but is now very popular in places like Hawaii and Australia and other parts of the world. While tori katsu is breaded chicken, tonkatsu is breaded pork. The term “katsu” translates to panko-breaded and fried meat or seafood. What is chicken katsu?Ĭhicken katsu, also known as panko chicken or tori katsu, is panko-breaded chicken that is deep-fried to a crispy golden brown and is delicious.
If you love buying the chicken katsu plate lunch at your local Hawaiian bbq joint, then this super simple recipe is for you. These extra crispy chicken cutlets have the ultimate crunchy layer of panko with a tender and flavorful meat in the center.
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