Japanese

Chicken Katsu Curry with Rice

45minMedium

Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlets served with a mild, aromatic Japanese curry sauce and steamed rice.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 300gpotatoes
  • 200gcarrots
  • 150gonion
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 20gginger

Meat, Fish & Vegi

  • 400gchicken breast

Dairy & Eggs

  • 2eggs

Pasta, Rice & Co

  • 150gpanko breadcrumbs
  • 50gall-purpose flour
  • 300grice

Extras

  • 100gjapanese curry roux blocks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Cut chicken breast into 1.5cm thick pieces. Dredge in flour, then beaten eggs, then panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger.

  4. 4

    In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add water (about 600ml or enough to cover vegetables) and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Add curry roux blocks and stir until dissolved. Simmer for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, pan-fry or bake chicken katsu until golden brown and cooked through (around 180°C for 15-20 minutes).

  8. 8

    Serve chicken katsu over rice with curry sauce.

Veggie alternative

Replace the chicken with crispy breaded halloumi or tofu cutlets.

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