Chicken Katsu Burger

Chicken Katsu Burger - Japanese famous burger recipe made with juicy tender chicken breast and crispy panko coating, sandwiched between a toasted brioche bun. Learn how to make at home perfectly with our easy to follow instructions!

Who doesn't love a homemade crispy chicken burger? These homemade burgers are super quick, easy and budget-friendly too! Perfect crowd-pleasing burger recipe you can make for gatherings, parties and great for meal prep too.

This is one of our family's favourite crispy chicken burger recipes and way better and tastier than any takeout burgers. If you are a fan of Japanese chicken katsu, you will definitely love this katsu burger recipe.

Here is popular Japanese recipes on our website you might enjoy: Karaage Chicken (Japanese fried chicken), Yakisoba ( Stir Fried Japanese Noodles ), Teriyaki Chicken and Teriyaki Salmon.

How to make Crispy Chicken Katsu Burger

Here is the few simple steps to make a perfect crisp chicken katsu burger.

1. Season the chicken breast

Delicious katsu burger starts with perfectly fried crispy chicken cutlets. Slice the chicken breast into half lengthways and flatten it with a meat tenderizer hammer or rolling pin. And cut each cutlet into half and make it into 4 pieces. Simply season with salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides of cutlets.

2. Chicken Coating

Traditionally katsu chicken is coated with eggs, flour, and Japanese panko breadcrumbs. You will need to place the eggs, flour mix, and panko breadcrumbs in three different bowls or trays. Whisk two eggs in a medium bowl. Mix all-purpose flour, corn starch, and baking soda in a large bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in the large wide bowl or tray. Dredge the seasoned chicken cutlets in the flour mix then dip in eggs and repeat the process for one more time. Then dip in breadcrumbs and set aside.

3. Deep Frying

Deep fry the coated chicken pieces until crispy golden brown on both sides. Oil temperature should be kept medium heat between 300°-325° F, to prevent the crust from burning quickly. Use neutral flavoured oil like sunflower, canola, peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying. Place the fried chicken cutlets on the wire rack instead to keep the crispy coating texture.

Can you bake it? If you wish to bake in the oven, spray or brush the coated chicken pieces on both sides, place them over a wire rack. Bake in preheated oven about 320° F for 20-25 minutes until crispy golden brown. Flip in half way through.

4. Ingredients to Assemble Katsu Burger

Buns - I used toasted brioche buns in this recipe, you can use any of your favourite burger buns. To make a toasted brioche bun, you can brush them with a bit of melted butter. Toast in a preheated oven about 350 F for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy. You can toast the whole bun or you can only toast the cut side up.
Shredded Cabbage Mix - Shredded cabbage is traditionally used in Japanese burgers and sandwiches. In this recipe, I mix green cabbage, red cabbage and shredded carrots. Mix all the shredded vegetables with a bit of mayonnaise and ready to sandwich in burger.
Sauces and Mustard - Use Japanese mayo and Japanese tonkatsu sauce to taste real Japanese burger flavour. Don't forget to spread whole grain mustard on the toasted bun too!

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Gyoza | Pan Fried Dumplings ( Japanese Potstickers )
Spring Roll ( Easy homemade chicken and vegetable rolls )
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings ( Crunchy Asian Wings )
Crispy Fried Wonton ( With juicy fillings! )

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