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Crispy Chicken Katsu Sandwich

Popular Japanese fried chicken sandwich you can find at convenience stores!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 people
Cost $7

Ingredients

Chicken Katsu

  • 1 large Chicken breast
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Cabbage Slaw

  • 1/2 Cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise

Sandwich

  • 4 slices Bread
  • 1/2 medium Tomato, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Okonomi sauce
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken:
    Butterfly the chicken breast into 2 halves, then cover with plastic wrap and gently pound it thin using a rolling pin or meat mallet. This helps the chicken cook evenly and creates the perfect cutlet for a sandwich.
  • Bread the chicken:
    Beat the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the panko with salt and black pepper. Dip the chicken in the egg, then coat evenly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the coating sticks well.
  • Fry the chicken katsu:
    Heat oil in a pan to about 160°F (71°C). Carefully lower the breaded chicken into the oil away from you.
    Fry for about 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
    Transfer to a rack and season lightly with salt.
  • Make the cabbage slaw:
    Finely shred the cabbage and toss it with salt and Kewpie mayo until evenly coated. This quick slaw adds creaminess and balances the richness of the fried chicken.
  • Prepare the sandwich:
    Slice the tomato and toast the bread if you prefer a little extra texture.
  • Assemble the katsu sando:
    Layer the sandwich in your preferred order. Drizzle on Okonomi sauce and Kewpie mayo. Enjoy!