BEST Chicken Katsu Sandwich in the World | RECIPE

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber, while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce (ketchup + Worcestershire)

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs and drumsticks provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

Introduce the dish: Chicken Katsu Sandwich.

Explain the choice of chicken over pork for the recipe.

Prepare the improvised tonkatsu sauce:

Add a little over 1 tablespoon of ketchup into a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of Japanese Worcestershire sauce (3-4 squirts).

Add 1 drip of soy sauce and a dash of pepper.

Mix the tonkatsu sauce and set aside.

Prepare the tartar sauce:

Chop a small knob of dill pickle finely and add to a bowl.

Chop a small amount of onion finely and add to the bowl with the pickle.

Add 2 tablespoons of Japanese mayonnaise to the bowl.

Add a little Greek yogurt, a little pepper, a little salt, and a squeeze of lemon.

Mix the tartar sauce and taste it to adjust seasoning if necessary.

Prepare the chicken:

Slice the chicken breast in half to create two pieces.

Flatten one piece of chicken using plastic wrap on top and bottom.

Pound the chicken to even it out for better cooking.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

Dredge the chicken in all-purpose flour, coating it well.

Dip the floured chicken into whisked egg.

Coat the chicken with panko bread crumbs, ensuring it is well covered.

Prepare for deep-frying the chicken katsu.

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