Chicken Katsu
lunch
Dairy Free

Chicken Katsu

16 minutes
350°F temperature
8 ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Cooking spray
  • Tonkatsu sauce for serving
  • Shredded cabbage

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare: Flatten chicken to ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season generously with salt and allow to rest for 15 minutes
  2. 2 Bread: Set up breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with oil. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko
  3. 3 Cook: Place in air fryer basket and cook at 350°F / 180°C for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy
  4. 4 Rest: Remove from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices
  5. 5 Serve: Slice into strips and serve with tonkatsu sauce over shredded cabbage