
Katsu Chicken curry
Crispy golden katsu chicken meets a rich, aromatic curry sauce in this comforting dish, where tender chicken breast is coated in a light, crunchy panko crust before being smothered in a velvety blend of onions, garlic, and warm spices. The contrast of textures—crisp exterior giving way to juicy meat, all enveloped in a fragrant, slightly sweet sauce—makes each bite deeply satisfying. Worth the effort for its balance of hearty flavors and satisfying crunch, this dish delivers a taste of Japanese comfort food that’s as rewarding to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
- chicken breast4 pounded to 1cm thickness
- plain flour2 tablespoons
- egg1 beaten
- breadcrumbs100g fine
- vegetable oil230ml frying
- sunflower oil2 tablespoons
- onions2 sliced
- garlic5 chopped cloves
- carrot2 sliced
- plain flour2 tablespoons
- curry powder4 teaspoons
- chicken stock600ml
- honey2 teaspoons
- soy sauce4 teaspoons
- bay leaf1
- garam masala1 teaspoon
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
Prep:15min › Cook:30min › Ready in:45min
- 2
For the curry sauce: Heat oil in medium non-stick saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in carrots and cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Add flour and curry powder; cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock until combined; add honey, soy sauce and bay leaf. Slowly bring to the boil.
- 4
Turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens but is still of pouring consistency. Stir in garam masala. Pour the curry sauce through a sieve; return to saucepan and keep on low heat until ready to serve.
- 5
For the chicken: Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place flour, egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls and arrange in a row. Coat the chicken breasts in flour, then dip them into the egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, making sure you cover both sides.
- 6
Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken into hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes each side. Once cooked, place on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
- 7
Pour curry sauce over chicken, serve with white rice and enjoy!
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