Japan • Main course

Chicken Katsu Curry

Make chicken katsu curry at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Japan's cuisine.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Servings4
Chicken Katsu Curry
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Andy Li · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Fry onion, carrot and potato for 5 minutes, add water and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Turn off the heat and dissolve curry roux in the liquid. Return to low heat for 5 minutes, stirring until thick.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Flatten chicken breasts to 1.5 cm thickness and season. Coat in flour, egg and panko in that order.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Heat frying oil to 170°C. Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until golden and 74°C at the centre.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Drain on a rack, slice and serve with hot rice and curry sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested