Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: ~700
🛒 Ingredients
Crispy Chicken Katsu 🍗
Chicken breast (butterflied or pounded)
Salt & pepper
Flour
Egg (beaten)
Panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Japanese Curry Sauce 🍛
Onion (chopped)
Carrot (sliced)
Garlic (minced)
Ginger (grated)
Curry powder
All-purpose flour
Chicken broth or water
Soy sauce
Optional: apple or honey for sweetness
Steamed Rice 🍚
Short grain or sushi rice
Water
Salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden and crispy, then slice into strips. For the curry, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and carrot until soft. Stir in curry powder and flour, then gradually add broth, stirring until thick. Season with soy sauce and a hint of sweetness if desired. Simmer until smooth. Cook the rice until fluffy. Assemble by placing the rice and sliced chicken in a bowl, then ladle the curry sauce over. Serve hot and enjoy!
🌟 Notes & Variations
Swap chicken for pork or tofu for a twist.
Add potatoes or peas to the curry.
Use store-bought curry roux for a shortcut.
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