【Traditional Japanese Recipes】Sauce Chicken Katsu on Rice

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork cutlet

Chicken thigh is juicier, while pork cutlet is often more affordable.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs offer more fiber.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce (ketchup + soy sauce)

💰Cheaper: barbecue sauce

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm.

Pound chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking.

Season chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Dredge chicken in flour, ensuring an even coating.

Dip floured chicken into beaten egg and milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat chicken in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Slice chicken into strips and place over warm rice.

Drizzle tonkatsu sauce and Worcestershire sauce generously over the chicken.

Garnish with shredded cabbage.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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