Baked Chicken Katsu Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Katsu

• Chicken Cutlet
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs + 1 tablespoon water
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

How to Make Baked Chicken Katsu

1. **Prepare Chicken:** Gently pound 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. **Toast Panko:** In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 2 cups panko bread crumbs until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
3. **Bind Panko:** Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the toasted panko and stir to lightly coat and bind the crumbs together.
4. **Prepare Dredging Station:** Set up three shallow dishes: one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water, and one with the prepared panko bread crumbs.
5. **Bread the Chicken:** Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, thoroughly coat in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
6. **Bake:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
7. **Bake Chicken:** Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
8. **Make Katsu Sauce:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. **Thicken Sauce (Optional):** If desired, whisk together 1/4 cup cold water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth. Stir into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
10. **Serve:** Let the sauce cool slightly. Serve the baked chicken katsu with the katsu sauce and enjoy!