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Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu

Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu: Quick Crispy Delight at Home

This Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu is a quick and delightful dish combining crispy chicken with a sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Fresh and firm chicken
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 pieces Eggs Beaten for coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free panko optional
  • 1 cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Shallow dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by slicing the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs for coating the chicken.
Bread Chicken
  1. Coat each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
  2. Press into the panko breadcrumbs for an even coating.
Fry Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully add chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Make Sauce
  1. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, honey, gochujang, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Drizzle sauce over chicken or serve on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
  2. Enjoy with steamed rice or a light Asian salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before coating to ensure the breading adheres. Monitor oil temperature to avoid soggy chicken. Fry in batches if necessary to maintain crispiness.

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