Chicken Katsu

This easy recipe is golden, crispy, and loaded with flavor! Drizzled with tonkatsu sauce, it's the best Japanese chicken dinner.

what is katsu?

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What You'll Need

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Prepare the Chicken

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Whisk the Eggs

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Prepare the Flour

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Mix the Panko

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Heat the Oil

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Dredge the Chicken

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Fry It

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Let It Cool

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Serve

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want to try some more chicken recipes?

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