Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry
Japanese chicken katsu curry is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring crispy breaded chicken served with a rich, mildly spiced curry sauce and fluffy white rice. This easy homemade version delivers the perfect balance of crunch, warmth, and savory goodness—ideal for weeknight dinners or satisfying cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying + Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Katsu:
- Chicken breasts
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Flour
- Eggs
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil
For the Curry Sauce:
- Onion
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Garlic
- Curry roux cubes
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Soy sauce
- Honey or sugar
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Coat each piece in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add carrots and potatoes, cooking for a few minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add curry roux cubes and stir until dissolved and thickened.
- Stir in soy sauce and honey or sugar to balance the flavor.
- Slice the fried chicken into strips.
- Serve rice on plates, add curry sauce, and top with sliced chicken katsu.
Notes
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain crunch.Adjust curry thickness by adding more or less broth.Reheat chicken in an oven or air fryer to keep it crispy.
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