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Close-up of crispy chicken katsu with golden breading on a clean white plate.

High Protein Chicken Katsu


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A delicious and high-protein twist on the classic Japanese chicken katsu, featuring lean chicken breast coated in a crispy panko crust, perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.


Ingredients

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2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving


Instructions

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Set up three shallow bowls: one with the all-purpose flour, one with the eggs beaten together with water, and one with the panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat evenly with the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat olive oil and canola oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
Transfer the cooked chicken katsu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Slice the chicken into strips and serve immediately with tonkatsu sauce and lemon wedges.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes