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Crispy Chicken Katsu

Let's learn how to make the crispiest CHICKEN KATSU coated in Panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection! It's absolutely delicious in a sandwich or in a bowl with rice, veggies, and some BBQ sauce. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and you probably already have all the ingredients on hand!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 5 pieces

WET BATTER

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

DRY COATING

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

DRY BREADING

  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

OTHER

  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  2. In one bowl, combine all purpose flour with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs also with a splash of milk, and some more salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. In a third bowl, add the Panko breadcrumbs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. First, coat each chicken thigh in the seasoned flour, making sure to shake off any excess.
  6. Dip each floured chicken in the egg mixture and let any excess drip off. To make this process a lot less messy, reserve one hand for just the dry and the other hand just for the wet.
  7. Dip the chicken in the breadcrumbs after the egg and press them on tightly all around. Repeat with the rest.
  8. Let the breaded chicken sit for 10 minutes and in the meantime, start heating up the oil to fry.
  9. Once the oil is hot enough (350°F), drop the chicken in, frying in batches so they're not overcrowded. Once golden brown on one side, flip over and repeat with the other side.
  10. Take out and transfer to a wire rack once cooked through the center. Chop and enjoy warm!

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