Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

5 from 17 votes

Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

Chicken Katsu Curry is a very famous Japanese dish, loved by many people across the world. If you are a curry lover, you will definitely love this Japanese version of curry with crispy chicken!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings:

Calories: 869kcal

Author: Khin

Ingredients

250 g Chicken Breast
1 cup Panko bread crumbs ( see detials in note )
1 cup Plain Flour
1-2 Egg
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Black pepper

Curry Sauce Ingredients

1 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Oil
½ Sweet Onion small cubes
½ tsp Ginger paste
1 Potato small cubes
1 Carrot small cubes
1 tbsp Curry powder ( see details in note )
½ tsp Paprika
2 tbsp Plain flour
1 cup Chicken stock ( you can substitute vegetable stock or water )
1 cup Water
1½ tbsp Sugar
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat the saucepan, add butter and oil, then add the onion cubes and stir fry till the onions are translucent. Then add the ginger paste, stir for a few seconds.
Add the potatoes and carrots and stir for another 1 min. Then add the curry powder and paprika. Add plain flour and stir for a few seconds then pour the chicken stock and water in. Add sugar and salt to taste. Stir well to combine all ingredients together. Cook for a few more minutes till the vegetables are tender. ( You can add a bit more water if the gravy is too thick.)
To prepare the chicken, cut the chicken breast into half lengthways. Season each chicken piece with salt and black pepper.
Place the flour and bread crumbs in a separate tray/bowl. Coat the chicken well with plain flour, toss the excess flour out. Then dip into whisked egg and then into the bread crumbs.
Deep fry with 350° F till both sides are golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack or paper towel. Then cut into slices.
Place over a bed of steamed Japanese/Jasmine rice. Pour the curry sauce on one side.
Delicious Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry is ready!

Notes

Panko breadcrumbs - Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb made from white bread, which creates an airy, crispy texture coating. You can buy it in most Japanese/Oriental grocery stores or supermarket Asian aisle.
Curry Powder - Curry powder is a mixture of turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, chilli powder, etc. Milder in flavour than garam masala. You can find it most supermarkets and also available in mild, medium, or hot curry powders.
Chicken Stock - You can add homemade chicken stock, store-bought one, or vegetable stock. Chicken stock brings more umami flavour to the dish. If you cannot get easily, you can simply add water.

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