Easy Chicken Katsu Curry Burger recipe with succulent chicken breast with crispy panko coating, quick coleslaw, and delicious katsu curry gravy. Perfect crispy chicken burger recipe to try out if you love Japanese Chicken Katsu curry!
We love Japanese curry and it's always on our family meal rotation. It's so easy to make at home with simple, everyday cupboard-friendly ingredients.
Japanese Chicken Curry and Chicken Katsu Curry are our favourite classic Japanese recipes you might also love!
Ingredients & Variations
- Curry blocks: For this recipe, I use readymade S&B Japanese curry block, which is available in most UK supermarkets and Asian groceries.
- For Chicken Katsu: You will need chicken breast, eggs, flour
- Coleslaw/salad: Cabbage, carrot or a choice of shredded vegetables and mayonnaise, etc.
- I use brioche buns in this recipe; you can add any burger buns of your choice.
- Shichimi chilli powder is optional. It can be bought in most Japanese or Oriental Asian grocery stores. S&B Shichimi powder is also widely available in supermarkets' Asian aisles and on Amazon.
Top Tips
- Use Japanese panko breadcrumbs to coat the chicken fillets. Panko coating is crunchier and stays crispy for more hours.
- Double dip in the flour and egg mixture for the best coating texture.
- The frying oil temperature should be between 340-350F.
Instructions
1. Make Curry Sauce
Dissolve the curry block with water or chicken stock on the stove until it becomes smooth gravy.
You need to add water according to the packet instructions or adjust according to your desire consistency.
2. Prepare Katsu Chicken and Salad
Flatten the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
Then, coat the chicken fillets with egg, flour mix, and panko.
Deep fry for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat until crispy golden brown.
To make a cabbage salad, mix shredded cabbage and carrots with Japanese mayonnaise. If you don't have Japanese mayo, you can use regular mayonnaise instead.
3. Assemble the Burger
Slightly toast the buns to get the toasty flavour. Brush melted butter on the buns before toasting.
Place the cabbage salad on the burger bun bottom, then place the fried chicken katsu, topped with Katsu curry sauce, sprinkle Shichimi chilli powder and with the burger bun top!
FAQs
What is Shichimi?
Shichimi is a Japanese chilli powder mix also known as Shichimi Togarashi. It consists of seven spices: chilli flakes, orange zest, Sancho (Sichuan peppercorns), dried seaweed, black sesame seed, white sesame seed, and ginger.
You can sprinkle it over noodles, soups, tempura, salads, curries, or any dish you wish. It goes well with Japanese or non-Japanese recipes.
What is Katsu Curry Burger?
Basically, it's a crispy chicken burger with flavourful thick Japanese curry sauce. Authentic Crispy Katsu Chicken is served with curry sauce and rice, but in this recipe, we will be creative!
We are serving with burger buns. ( Called sandwich in the US. ) Learn how to make this delicious burger at home with our simple tips and instructions!
How to make curry sauce from scratch?
You will need butter, curry powder, plain flour, salt, and sugar. To achieve the umami flavour, add chicken stock or vegetables instead of water.
Melt the butter, stir in the plain flour, salt, and sugar, add chicken stock, and cook until the gravy becomes smooth. Check out my Chicken Katsu Curry recipe on how to make it perfectly.
Can you bake the chicken katsu?
If you wish to bake it, spray a generous amount of cooking oil on the panko-coated chicken and bake in the preheated oven at about 180°C/350°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy golden brown, flipping halfway through.
More Delicious Japanese Recipes
From Prawn Katsu and Crispy Panko Chicken to Easy Chicken Tempura, Japanese dishes are always on our family's weekly meal rotations. Here are more of our readers' favourite Japanese dishes worth trying out.
- Yakisoba ( Stir Fried Japanese Noodles )
- Karaage Chicken (Japanese fried chicken)
- Japanese Beef Bowl ( Gyudon )
- Stir-Fried Udon Noodle ( Yaki Udon )
- Teriyaki Chicken
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Katsu Curry Burger
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) Chicken Breast
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 1 block Japanese curry roux block
- 1½ cup Water ( or chicken stock )
Chicken Coating
- 2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Plain flour
- ¼ cup Corn starch
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 2 eggs
To Serve
- 4 Brioche burger buns Or any burger buns
- Shredded green & red cabbage
- Shredded carrot
- Japanese mayonnise Or regular mayonnise
- Shichimi Togarashi ( Japanese Chilli Powder Mix )
Instructions
To make curry sauce
- In a medium-size saucepan, add water and one curry block. Stir continuously and cook with medium heat for 4-5 minutes until it become smooth, medium-thick gravy. Remove from heat and keep it warm. ( Add more or less water according to the packet instructions or the amount of curry block you use. If the gravy is too thick, add a bit more water. )
How to make crispy Katsu Chicken
- Cover the chopping board with cling film, and place the chicken breast into half then cut each pieces it into half lengthways. Cover the chicken cutlets with cling film and pound it with meat tenderizer or rolling pin.
- Season the chicken slices with simple salt and fresh ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Mix the shredded cabbage and carrot with 1-2 tablespoon of mayonnaise and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix the plain flour, corn starch and baking soda evenly. Whisk two eggs in another bowl. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a large shallow plate or bowl.
- Dredge the seasoned chicken cutlets with flour mix, then dip in whisked egg and re-dip in flour mix and egg. Then dredge in panko breadcrumbs, press gently on both sides. Repeat process to remaining chicken cutlets and set aside
- Heat the vegetable oil into medium heat 300°-325° F. Fry the coated chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes on both sides until crispy golden brown.
- Remove from oil and transfer to wire rack.
To Assamble the Burger
- Mix the shredded cabbage and carrot with generous amount of mayonnaise. Set aside.
- Place cabbage salad on the burger bun bottom, topped with fried chicken, curry sauce, Shichimi powder and burger bun top. ( Optional : Brush melted butter on the brioche buns and slightly toast in oven before assembling the burger. )
Sean H. says
This recipe is DELICIOUS! Honestly one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had in my life (and I've had lots of fried chicken sandwiches). The curry is what really sends it over the top (I use Kokumaro roux blocks - much tastier than Golden brand, but unfortunately harder to find). I can't wait to make this again!
Khin says
So glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Sean. We love Kokumaro curry blocks too. Thanks for trying out this recipe and sharing your feedback.
Rita mammah Llorente says
So love to make all your recipes..i hope i can buy your books..
Khin says
Thank you so much for your support Rita. will let you know once the book is published.