Japanese Panko Chicken Recipe with Tonkatsu Sauce [Video Tutorial]
The Japanese Panko Chicken Recipe is a perfect dish for any occasion. It’s easy to make and tastes great. This chicken recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Japanese Panko Chicken is a recipe that uses chicken breasts coated in a panko breadcrumb mixture before being fried. The resulting coating gives the chicken a crispy, golden crust that is both delicious and nutritious.
If you are looking for a delicious, crispy chicken recipe that will impress your family and friends, this recipe is for you. This recipe will teach you how to make Japanese Panko Chicken, which is one of the most delicious chicken recipes that you can find. This recipe is quick and easy to make and will make you a fan of Japanese Panko Chicken.
What Is Panko Breadcrumb?
Panko is a breadcrumb popular in East Asia, specifically in Japan. It’s made from finely ground bread crumbs fried in oil or fat until they turn golden brown. They are typically used as a coating for things like chicken, fish, or vegetables.
The unique thing about Panko is that it has a very crispy texture, making it perfect for coating foods and adding extra flavor. It is also one of the most versatile and easy-to-use breadcrumbs, making it an excellent choice for many different recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 lb. Boneless and Skinless Chicken breast cut into 5 to 6 pieces
- 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- Olive oil or Canola Oil for Frying
- 1 tablespoons sake
- 3 teaspoons Sesame Seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Tonkatsu Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
Ingredients for Tonkatsu Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup or Hot Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worchestire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- Dry Mustard
- Brown Sugar
- Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Take 2 to 3 lb. boneless and skinless chicken breast and wash it with fresh cold water. Then, slice it into 5 to 6 pieces. Try to follow the Japanese Sogigiri cutting style for making Japanese Panko Fried Chicken. After cutting the cutlet pieces, wipe them with fresh towel paper. You can make panko breadcrumbs from white bread at home. Otherwise, you can buy it from Amazon or an online store.
Step 2: Marinate Chicken Pieces
Take the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add ½ teaspoon of Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon of black and white pepper, 1 tablespoon of sake or Mirin, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 tablespoon of Soy Sauce, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Mix the chicken pieces with all these ingredients. Finally, coat the chicken slices with 1 cup of sour cream and set them aside.
Step 3: Coat the chicken
Prepare a flour mixture for this step. In a large dish, take 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Add the mentioned spices to it. These spices are kosher salt, black and white pepper, and sesame seeds. Take 2 beaten eggs in a bowl. Coat the chicken slices with the flour mixture. Dip them into the beaten egg mixture. Finally, coat the chicken pieces with Panko breadcrumbs. Place the slices on a baking sheet.
Step 4: Deep fry the chicken
Use a deep fryer to fry these katsu chicken pieces. Add 2-inch deep oil into the deep fryer. Plug into a switch. Set the timer for 15 minutes and the temperature to 365 degrees Fahrenheit. After heating the oil, place the chicken slices in the basket of it. After 15 minutes, the chicken slices will turn gold with a delicious fragrance. Then, take them away from the basket and place them on a shallow dish.
Step 5: Prepare Tonkatsu Sauce
In a small bowl, take all the required ingredients. The ingredients are hot sauce or ketchup, soy sauce, Worchester sauce, dry mustard, Mirin, brown sugar, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Blend them well. Refrigerate the mixture for one day. Now your Tonkatsu Sauce is ready to serve with delicious Japanese Panko Fried Chicken.
Step 6: Serve with extra dishes
You can serve this delicious Japanese Panko Fried Chicken with Jasmine rice and juicy beans. You can also serve it with only Tonkatsu Sauce. In the shallow dish cut the fried chicken vertically into 3 to 4 pieces. Then spread sesame seeds over it. Enjoy with family and friends.
The recipe is very simple. I hope you enjoy this chicken recipe and your life is full of Tonkatsu sauce and chicken.
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