Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu
Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu features bite-size, crunchy panko-coated chicken pieces with a lightly seasoned interior and a golden, shatteringly crisp crust. They’re paired with a tangy-sweet ketchup–soy–Worcestershire dipping sauce with a hint of warmth from cayenne. Perfect for family dinners or party platters, this crowd-pleaser balances savory, salty, and sweet in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss to coat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, put the flour in one bowl, the eggs in a second bowl, and the bread crumbs in a third bowl. Toss the chicken in the flour, dip it in the eggs, and then toss it in the bread crumbs.
- 3
Heat 2 inches of oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 4
Meanwhile, mix ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 5
Serve the chicken with the sauce.
- Calories 542.82 kcal High
- Protein 29.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 81.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.16 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.96 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 92.69 mg High
- Sodium 1334.84 mg High
- Fiber 5.6 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.93 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.18 g Low Source
- Calcium 13.22 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate
- Potassium 68.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 25.54 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Kid Friendly Chicken Katsu is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Breaded Chicken Bites, Cayenne Pepper, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 542.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Breaded Chicken Bites, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Garlic Salt. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 542.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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