Kid-Friendly Chicken Katsu

This Asian-inspired chicken recipe sure is kid-friendly–what youngster doesn't like fried crispy chicken pieces dipped in a sweet soy-ketchup sauce?
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 613

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup garlic salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • vegetable oil
  • 0.33333334326744 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.125 cup white sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place flour in a bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Toss chicken in the flour, dip in the eggs, and toss in the bread crumbs.
  3. Heat 2 inches of oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  4. Meanwhile, combine ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Serve chicken with the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 29gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1880mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g

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