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Chicken Katsu Curry

Chicken Katsu Curry

The ultimate comfort food that combines crispy chicken cutlets with a rich, savory curry sauce. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests. Make it tonight for a delightful culinary adventure!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 small Yellow Onion finely diced
  • 1 medium Carrot peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 medium Potatoes or 1 large, peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 small Apple peeled and grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Grated Ginger
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (30g)
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock (1 liter) warm
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (15ml)
  • 1 ½ pounds Chicken Breasts sliced lengthwise into cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour (60g)
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs (120g)
  • Vegetable Oil for frying
  • Cooked Short-Grain or Jasmine Rice
  • Sliced Green Onions

Equipment

  • 6-quart Dutch Oven
  • Deep Fryer

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and saute yellow onion for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add carrots, potatoes, and apple, and cook for 2 minutes. Then add garlic and ginger, and saute for 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle flour, curry powder, and garam masala all over the vegetables, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour warm chicken stock over the vegetables, followed by soy sauce and honey. Stir and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the curry has thickened and the potatoes and carrots are cooked through.
  5. Taste the curry and add salt if needed. Remove from heat.
  6. Season chicken cutlets with salt from both sides.
  7. Set up a dredging station, to 3 shallow bowls, add flour in one, eggs to another, and panko breadcrumbs to the last one.
  8. Dip each chicken cutlet into flour, and egg, and then press into panko breadcrumbs.
  9. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (180°C), and fry the chicken cutlets in batches for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
  10. Remove from heat, allow to rest for a few minutes, and then slice into strips.
  11. Serve the curry in bowls with cooked rice, and top with sliced chicken, garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • To Serve: Be sure to slice the chicken into strips so that the dish is easy to eat without a knife and fork! Instead, serve katsu curry with spoons and chopsticks.
  • Brine the Chicken: If you have the time, brining the chicken for an hour before breading and frying it will give it an extra juicy texture.
  • Extra Veggies: You could also try cauliflower, broccoli, or Asian vegetables like baby corn or water chestnuts.
  • Smooth Curry Sauce: Add the finished curry to the blender, or use a stick blender to make it creamy.