Chicken Katsu is not an authentic Japanese recipe, but rather a typical American version of Japanese-American takeout restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are easily accessible for most people in the United States and Canada so that anyone can easily celebrate world cuisines even if their opportunities for travel or access to regional ingredients are limited.
Chicken Options for Chicken Katsu:
We love using chicken breasts in this recipe, especially since we always seem to have them in our freezer! However, if you are a dark meat fan, go ahead and try this recipe with chicken thighs.
Pounding Chicken Thin:
Pounding your chicken is an essential step. This ensures it will cook evenly, and you won’t have overcooked or undercooked chicken.
Coating Tip:
Make sure to not skimp on your flour, egg, Panko coating. The more generously you coat your chicken, the crispier it will fry up!
Can I use store-bought Katsu sauce?
While you may always buy bottled Katsu sauce at the grocery store, we highly recommend you make it from scratch. It is quick and easy to make, and the flavor is so much better than the bottled stuff.
Serving Suggestions:
We love to serve this up with a side of white or brown rice and miso soup.
Air Fryer Instructions:
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken pieces in the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice. Serve with katsu sauce.
Baking Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spritz your chicken with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious Asian inspired recipes:
Better Than Takeout Moo Shu PorkKorean Beef BulgogiChicken Satay with Peanut Dipping SauceSpicy Szechuan Shrimp and Broccoli
Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Δ Δ
