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Katsu/Schnitzel

This was made as chicken breast schnitzel, but it's totally katsu. Could try it with pork instead.

Get:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 per person)
  • 1cup panko bread crumbs
  • Mustard
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg
Do:
  • Rinse and pat chicken dry
  • Pound chicken for 1 minute / 0.25" thick using a mallet, can protect with plastic
  • Season with salt and pepper (and maybe onion and garlic?)
  • Whisk egg and a bit of mustard together in a bowl
  • Place flour on a plate
  • Place panko crumbs on another plate
  • Heat 2tbsp canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat, wait to sizzle
  • Dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess
  • Dredge chicken in egg mixture, drip off excess
  • Dredge chicken in panko, pressing to stick
  • Fry breasts 4-5 minutes per side, careful not to get too hot
Results:
  • Tasted good! Chicken was surprisingly tender, so I guess pounding really works. Could pound more next time.
  • Let's try pork and katsu sauce next time!
  • Definitely fried, a heavy meal.