Hawaiian Katsu Chicken Recipes

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KATSU

Steps:

• Open the chicken thighs and flatten with a rolling pin.
• Combine eggs, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and water to make a batter.
• Coat chicken in the egg batter, then the roll in panko crumbs.
• Fry in oil (maximum 325 degrees) until brown and crispy.
• To make sauce:
• Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Add cornstarch dissolved in water to thicken. Chill and serve.
• Cut chicken into strips and serve with sauce.

CHICKEN KATSU

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Dip the chicken in the egg, then coat in the cornflakes or crumbs. Space the chicken out on a non-stick baking tray and cook for 15-20 mins or until cooked through.
• Put the remaining ingredients in a pan. Pour in 500ml water and heat, stirring, until boiling and thickened. Cover and leave to simmer for 5 mins.
• Spoon some sauce onto 4 plates, slice the chicken breasts and place on top. Great served with some rice and soya beans with finely sliced red chilli.

CHICKEN KATSU

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the flour, egg and panko crumbs into separate shallow dishes. Coat the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the egg, and then press into the panko crumbs until well coated on both sides.
• Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the hot oil, and cook 3 or 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

ASHLEY'S CHICKEN KATSU WITH TONKATSU SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce, stir together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place flour and panko bread crumbs onto separate plates and season with salt and pepper. Place the beaten egg in a medium bowl. Dip flattened chicken pieces first into flour, then egg, and lastly bread crumbs.
• Fry breaded chicken breasts in preheated oil until golden brown and no longer pink in center, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Slice chicken into thin strips and top with a drizzle of sauce and a sprinkling of sliced green onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

CHICKEN KATSU

Steps:

• Trim the fat from the chicken thighs and filet them to uniform pieces approximately ½ inch thick. Combine the thighs with the salt, white pepper and garlic powder. Combine eggs and milk to make an egg wash. Place in a 9x13 pan.
• Combine eggs and milk to make an egg wash. Place in a 9x13 pan. Place the flour and panko in a separate 9x13 pan. Prepare a clean 9x13 pan or half sheet tray to hold the breaded chicken.
• Using the standard breading procedure, start by taking a piece of chicken, lightly dusting it in the flour. Then, place the dusted piece from the flour into the egg wash. Remove from the egg wash and allow the excess to drip off. Place the chicken into the panko and completely cover the top with more of the bread crumbs. Press the chicken well to allow the panko to fully adhere to the chicken. Remove the piece and place it on the clean sheet tray. Continue with the rest of the chicken, placing wax paper between the layers.
• To cook the chicken:.
• Place the canola oil into a heavy gauge 10 inch pot and heat to 325 degrees. Fry the chicken in batches until golden, approximately 5 minutes. Test the first piece for doneness. Drain on paper towels, a rack works well. Continue with the rest of the chicken. When the frying is done, after the chicken has rested ,take the chicken and slice into strips.
• Serve with Katsu sauce or sweet chili sauce.