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Kids' Chicken Katsu

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Photo by Alex Lau

Don’t trust anyone who doesn’t love a chicken cutlet.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons strawberry jam
1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets, pounded 1/3 inch thick
Kosher salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
8 tablespoons vegetable or grapeseed oil, divided
Cooked short-grain rice (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and strawberry jam in a small bowl to combine. Set sauce aside.

    Step 2

    Season chicken with salt. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in another shallow bowl. Place panko in a third shallow bowl. Season each bowl with salt.

    Step 3

    Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, turning to coat and allowing excess to drip back into bowl, then coat with panko. Place on a large plate.

    Step 4

    Heat 6 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low until it sizzles when a pinch of flour is added. Cook half of chicken until just cooked through and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add another 2 Tbsp. oil to skillet and repeat with remaining chicken. Season with salt.

    Step 5

    Slice chicken crosswise into 1"-thick slices. Serve over rice with reserved sauce alongside for dipping.

  2. Do Ahead:

    Step 6

    Chicken can be breaded 3 months ahead. Place between sheets of freezer paper or waxed paper in resealable plastic freezer bags; freeze. Thaw before cooking.

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