Indonesian chicken recipes
Crispy Japanese Chicken Katsu with Savory Sesame Sauce
Chicken Katsu Recipe
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced
- Seasoned flour, as needed
- Panko breadcrumbs, as needed
Sauce:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 50 ml water
- Sugar and ground pepper, to taste
Steps:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Mix a small amount of seasoned flour with water until it forms a thin batter. Set aside.
- Coat each chicken slice with seasoned flour, then dip into the batter mixture, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat for all chicken slices.
- Place the breaded chicken in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up (can be kept overnight for convenience).
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Frying the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic in margarine until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, chili sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, sugar, ground pepper, sesame oil, and water. Cook until the sauce thickens and flavors meld. Set aside.
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Assembly:
- To serve, arrange a portion of rice in a bowl. Place the fried chicken on top and generously pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chicken Katsu!
This Chicken Katsu recipe combines crispy breaded chicken with a flavorful, savory sauce that complements the dish perfectly. It’s a delightful choice for a satisfying meal any time of the day.
