Tonkatsu Chicken for Two

 Tonkatsu chicken is a delicious dish that originated in Japan and consists of breaded and deep-fried chicken cutlets. It is usually served with a tangy sauce, rice, and shredded cabbage. In this blog post, I will show you how to make tonkatsu chicken at home with simple ingredients and steps.

The ingredients:

2 Chicken breast, skinless

Seasoning:

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

Breading mix:

1/2 cup All-purpose flour

1/2 cup Pan ko (Japanese breadcrumb)

1 battened egg

Others:

Enough oil to fry the chicken.

Cabbage to serve on the size.

Cooked rice

Directions:

The first thing you need to do is prepare the chicken. You will need four boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thin cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Next, you need to coat the chicken with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. You will need a shallow dish with some all-purpose flour, a bowl with two beaten eggs, and another shallow dish with some panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are Japanese-style breadcrumbs that are coarser and crispier than regular breadcrumbs. You can find them in most supermarkets or Asian grocery stores.

Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it in the egg, letting any excess drip off. Finally, press it into the panko breadcrumbs, making sure to coat both sides well. Repeat with the rest of the chicken cutlets.

Now you are ready to fry the chicken. You will need a large skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (356°F). You can use a thermometer to check the temperature or drop a small piece of bread into the oil. If it sizzles and browns quickly, the oil is ready.

Carefully lower two or three chicken cutlets into the hot oil and fry for about four minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop and the chicken will be greasy. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken cutlets.

To serve, cut the chicken into slices and arrange them on a platter. Drizzle some tonkatsu sauce over the chicken or serve it on the side for dipping. Tonkatsu sauce is a thick and sweet sauce made from ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. You can buy it ready-made or make your own by mixing these ingredients together.

Serve the tonkatsu chicken with steamed rice and shredded cabbage for a complete meal. Enjoy!