Description
Experience the joy of a crunchy, golden-brown oven-baked chicken katsu that’s juicy on the inside and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe brings the taste of Japan to your table. With a delightful crunch from panko breadcrumbs and simple preparation steps, you’ll impress family and friends alike. Serve it with rice or noodles and enjoy compliments all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to about half an inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up three shallow bowls with flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Place breaded chicken on a greased baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes, slice if desired, and serve with tonkatsu sauce or your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg