Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets) features thin pork chops coated in airy panko that fry up golden and crackling, while the meat stays tender and juicy. A hint of garlic and pepper lifts the flavor, perfect with tangy tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal everyone can enjoy.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the eggs, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Put the panko crumbs in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Dip 1 pork chop into the egg mixture, then press it into the panko crumbs to coat evenly.
- 3
Dip it in the egg mixture again and coat with a second layer of panko crumbs.
- 4
Place the coated pork chop on a plate and repeat with the remaining chops.
- 5
If time allows, let the coated chops rest for about 10 minutes so the coating sets well.
- 6
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Fry the pork chops in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Calories 496.19 kcal High 25%
- Protein 22.43 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 26.12 g 10%
- Total Fat 33.23 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 6.34 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.37 mg High 41%
- Sodium 146.33 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.09 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 326.6 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 14.47 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.84 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets) is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Eggs, and Milk. Each serving provides about 496.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets)?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Eggs, Milk, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets)?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets)?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 496.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets) healthy?
- Crispy Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 496.19 calories and 22.43 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.33 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.34 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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