Chicken Katsu Curry

Japanese Curry is one of the girls’ favorite types of curries and they love Chicken Katsu Curry because of the extra crunch and texture chicken katsu adds to the whole experience. The balance of textures and flavors of the crispy fried chicken and the flavorful curry sauce are so addicting, add some rice to it and it’s the perfect meal!

Chicken Katsu Ingredients:
1 pound of chicken thighs, pounded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs. lightly whisked
2 cups Panko bread crumbs
Furikake seasoning, for garnish
Neutral Oil, for frying

Veggie Japanese Curry Ingredients:
12 ounces small gold potatoes, quartered into small chunks
12 ounces carrots, peeled and cut into small chunks
½ yellow onion, peeled and cut into small chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper
3 cups of water
1 3.2 ounce pack S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon neutral oil
cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

Make Veggie Curry – Stir fry onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add potatoes and carrots and mix well. Pour in the water and bring the pot to a boil. Simmer with the pot covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Break up the curry blocks into even pieces and add it to the pot. Gently mix it in until it is fully dissolved and well incorporated.

Season Chicken – Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Create Dredging Station – Create an assembly line with 3 plates. Add all-purpose flour to the first plate, eggs to the second plate, and panko bread crumbs to the third plate.

Dredge Chicken – Dredge chicken thighs in a layer of flour, dip in a layer of egg, and finally coat with a layer of panko bread crumbs. Set aside.

Fry Chicken – Heat skillet on medium-medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover half the katsu. Fry each side of the chicken katsu for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips:

• Tofu is a great substitute for chicken for katsu in this dish.
• This recipe is super customizable and you can substitute your favorite ingredients into the curry.
• Add extra water to the curry sauce if it gets too thick.
• Make sure veggies are cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.

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