Chicken Katsu - L&L Hawaiian Style

Chicken Katsu - L&L Hawaiian Style

from onohawaiianrecipes.com
60 min

Chicken katsu is a popular Hawaiian local dish. It originated from Japan but eventually it became a beloved local favorite dish.

Ingredients

  • 6-10 chicken thighs
  • seasoning
  • flour
  • whisked eggs
  • 2 tsp milk ((optional))
  • panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 2-3 cups oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp mirin (white wine)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat an inch or two of oil in a pot over medium heat. Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl. Optional to add in milk to help stretch the egg. Add about 5 spoonful of flour to a plate and two handfuls of panko to a separate plate.

  2. 2

    Tenderize or flatten the chicken with a mallet. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Dredge chicken thighs in flour, dip it in the whisked eggs, and lastly cover both sides in panko, lightly pressing down on each side.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken to the oil and let it cook for 5 minutes each side or until it is golden brown.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile add all the ingredients for the tonkatsu sauce to a small bowl and whisk it until all is mixed together well.

  6. 6

    Serve the chicken katsu over hot rice along with the katsu sauce. Enjoy!