Thursday, September 14, 2017

Chicken Katsu

In case you all didnt know, my fiancee is from Hawaii!  He has really introduced me to some awesome food, and this is one he was always talking about.  I found a recipe on pinterest (also on Food Network)  and I figured I would give it a shot.  He loved it!  I was super happy since I never made it before, and glad I could give him a little taste of home.

Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serve: 4-5 people

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast- pounded thin
  • Oil for deep frying- I uses about a cup
  • FOR THE BREADING
    • 1 package of panko crumbs
    • 1/4 teaspooon of pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon Hawaiian salt- regular will do
  • FOR THE BATTER
  • 2 eggs- beaten
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • FOR THE SAUCE
    • 2 tbsp.Worcestershire suace
    • 1/4 cup ketchup
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 2.5 tablespoons of soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons of hot sauce
Directions 

FOR THE CHICKEN
  1. Heat your oil in a large dutch oven, to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium dish, place panko crumbs, pepper and salt.  Mix together.
  3. In another medium dish add water, eggs and cornstarch.  Mix well.
  4. Dip your chicken into the egg batter, make sure it is well coated.  Remove any excess drips, and dip in the panko crumbs.
  5. Place your chicken into heated oil for 4-6 minutes.  Check occasionally to make sure they are no over browning.
  6. Remove and place on paper towel, to remove excess oil.
FOR THE SAUCE
  1. Combine all sauce ingredients, in a small bowl.  Whisk together till combined. 

Final Product 

 

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