Description
Crispy Japanese Katsu Curry is a comforting dish that features tender, breaded chicken served with a rich, aromatic curry sauce. This delightful meal delivers a perfect blend of crunchy and savory flavors, making it ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its golden-brown crust and vibrant sauce, Katsu Curry is sure to impress your family and friends while being easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken thighs between plastic wrap until about ? inch thick for even cooking.
- Set Up Breading Station: In three bowls, place flour (mixed with salt and pepper), beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Curry Sauce: Saut? chopped onions in another pot until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and curry powder; cook for an additional minute. Stir in coconut milk; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the Dish: Slice fried katsu into strips and serve with generous amounts of curry sauce over rice or noodles.
- Enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 103mg