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Chicken Katsu Burger

Crispy Chicken Katsu Burger: Your New Family Favorite!

This Chicken Katsu Burger is a crispy sensation that transforms simple chicken breast into a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Skinless and boneless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Use canola or similar
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 1/4 cup Corn Starch Can replace partially with more flour if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 large Eggs To bind coating
For Assembling the Burger
  • 4 pieces Brioche Burger Buns Soft and buttery
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage (green & red) Mix with other veggies for extra color
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot Optional for sweetness
For the Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Japanese Mayonnaise Substitute with regular mayo if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce Can substitute teriyaki or BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Wholegrain Mustard Dijon can be a substitute

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • meat mallet
  • Shallow bowls
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Katsu Burger
  1. Prepare the chicken by slicing the chicken breast in half and pounding to uniform thickness. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Combine shredded cabbage and carrot in a bowl with Japanese mayonnaise, and set aside.
  3. Create dredging stations with flour mixture, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Coat chicken cutlets in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken cutlets until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Assemble the burgers with mustard, cabbage mixture, chicken cutlet, and more mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce.
  7. Serve warm with optional sides like sweet potato fries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying to maintain crispiness. You can double-dip the chicken for an extra crunchy coating.

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