How to Cook Chicken Tonkatsu

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Chicken tonkatsu is a Japanese dish featuring crispy, breaded chicken cutlets served with a savory tonkatsu sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Chicken Recipe

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: chicken tonkatsu, tonkatsu recipe

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Manny

Ingredients

1/2 kilo chicken breasts fillet
2 raw eggs beaten
3/4 cup Japanese bread crumbs
4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
shredded cabbage and onion tomatoes for garnishing

Ingredients of tonkatsu sauce:

4 Tbsp. tomato ketchup
10 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. oyster sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

Instructions

How to cook Chicken Tonkatsu:

Slice the chicken breast half and inch thick and rub it with salt and pepper. Make an egg wash by beating the eggs in a bowl until foamy then set aside.
Dredge the chicken breast in flour until well coated. Shake a little bit then dip in beaten eggs then dredge in a deep plate with Japanese bread crumbs.
In a deep pan, heat oil for deep frying the chicken breast. Deep fry the chicken for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with tonkatsu sauce and prepare the side dish of shredded cabbage and slices of tomatoes.

To make the tonkatsu sauce:

Combine all the tonkatsu sauce ingredients in a bowl then whisk together. Serve with the chicken tonkatsu.

To make the side dish:

Slice strips of cabbage as thinly as possible. Transfer the shredded cabbage into a bowl of water and set aside. When ready to serve, drain the cabbage and transfer to colander to remove excess water.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

1. Perfectly Breaded Chicken: To ensure your chicken is perfectly breaded, pat it dry before coating it with flour. This helps the flour stick better and creates a crispier coating. Additionally, let the breaded chicken rest for a few minutes before frying to help the breading adhere.

2. Optimal Frying Temperature: Maintain the oil temperature between 320-350°F (160-180°C) while frying. This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and doesn't absorb too much oil. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature for best results.

3. Resting and Serving: After frying, let the chicken rest on a wire rack for a few minutes. This allows excess oil to drain off and keeps the breading crispy. Serve the chicken tonkatsu with tonkatsu sauce and a side of shredded cabbage for a traditional touch.