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Japanese Katsu Curry

Irresistibly Cozy Japanese Katsu Curry for Ultimate Comfort

This Japanese Katsu Curry combines crispy chicken with a rich sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Organic recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Curry Sauce
  • 1 block Japanese Curry Roux Mild or spicy
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 1 large Russet Potato Or Yukon Gold
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 large Red Apple Grated
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup Water Adjust as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice Jasmine or sticky rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by butterflying and tenderizing to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, then add carrots and potatoes for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken stock and water, stir in soy sauce, honey, and grated apple. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in Japanese curry roux and simmer for another 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Slice the chicken and serve over white rice, ladling the thick curry sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with pork, beef, or tofu as alternatives for the chicken.

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