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Chicken Katsu Curry Burger

Cultural Context

The Chicken Katsu Curry Burger combines two beloved Japanese comfort foods: chicken katsu and curry. Originating from the Japanese katsu dish, which features breaded and fried meat, the addition of curry sauce reflects Japan's adaptation of curry from British influence in the late 19th century. This fusion dish is popular in casual dining and food stalls, showcasing the creativity of Japanese cuisine. Today, variations can be found globally, appealing to those who enjoy the crispy texture of katsu paired with the rich flavors of curry.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken breast
buttermilk
panko breadcrumbs
plain flour
2 eggs
sesame seed brioche bun
white cabbage
red cabbage
carrot
orange
mayonnaise
yoghourt
pepper
mustard
soy sauce
fish sauce
sesame oil
ketchup
honey
curry powder
lime
coriander
vegetable oil

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber while regular breadcrumbs are more economical.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce with ketchup and Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, while ketchup is a cost-effective alternative.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs, while store-brand buns are often cheaper.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess, while sour cream is a cost-effective swap.

1

Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness.

2

Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 90 minutes, preferably overnight.

3

Julienne a carrot, grate white cabbage and red cabbage, and slice an orange.

4

Mix the vegetables with mayonnaise, yoghurt, and pepper to make rainbow coleslaw.

5

Prepare the katsu sauce by mixing mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, honey, curry powder, and lime juice.

6

Combine panko breadcrumbs and plain flour in a bowl.

7

Beat 2 eggs in another bowl for the dunking station.

8

Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat in the panko mixture.

9

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.

10

Assemble the burger by placing the fried chicken on a sesame seed brioche bun with rainbow coleslaw on top.

Cooking Techniques

fryingbreading

Equipment Needed

cutting boardmixing bowlsgraterknifefrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Katsu Curry BurgerCurry Chicken Burger
Local Name: チキンカツカレーバーガー

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