Baked Chicken Katsu
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We've had a bag of panko sitting in the pantry for way too long, so though I normally don't like making breaded goodies at home (something something calories), I thought it was about time to use this up.
Plus, I had a huge craving for CoCo Curry, so this hit 2 in 1! Something about the oil and crisp alongside the creamy curry...
Ingredients
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- ~1 lb chicken tenderloin
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panki
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt and pepper
Methodology
Start by toasting the panko with the oil in a pan to give it some life and color.
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Once the panko is browned, set up your breading station: crack and mix the egg in a container, put flour with salt and pepper in another container, and have the panko ready in the last container.
Season the chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper on all sides.
I had the containers a bit out of order below, but here's how breading the chicken will go:
- Pick up your chicken and dredge it in the flour.
- Dip the floured chicken in the egg. Let any excess drip off.
- Place the floured egged chicken in the panko and make sure it's completely covered, with the panko packed on.
Do this for each piece of chicken.
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Preheat your oven to 400F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, and then you're done!
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Results
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Pretty crispy and tasty, though the breadcrumb could have stood to have some extra seasoning in it, but the katsu was delightful when paired with curry.