Crispy Japanese Chicken Katsu Sandwich

Elevate your lunch with this crispy chicken katsu sandwich, featuring a juicy breaded fillet on soft white bread with a tangy, spicy wasabi-mayo kick.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken breast
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp wasabi
• 2 slices white bread

Instructions

1. 1Season the Chicken

   

   Place the raw chicken breast on a cutting board and sprinkle it evenly with salt on both sides to season.

   Tip: Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before seasoning to help the flour adhere better later.
2. 2Prepare the Egg Mixture

   

   In a glass bowl, combine one egg, a tablespoon of milk, and a tablespoon of mayonnaise. Whisk the ingredients together until thoroughly incorporated.

   Tip: Adding mayonnaise to the egg wash helps create a richer, more flavorful coating for the chicken.
3. 3Dredge in Flour

   

   Place the seasoned chicken breast into a tray of flour, coating it completely. Shake off any excess flour to ensure an even, thin layer.

   Tip: Ensuring the chicken is dry before flouring prevents a gummy crust.
4. 4Dip in Egg Wash

   

   Submerge the floured chicken breast into the prepared egg, milk, and mayonnaise mixture, ensuring all surfaces are well-moistened.

   Tip: Use a fork or tongs to dip the chicken to keep your hands clean.
5. 5Coat in Panko

   

   Transfer the egg-coated chicken into a tray of panko breadcrumbs. Press down firmly to ensure the crumbs adhere well to the entire surface.

   Tip: Pressing firmly is key to getting a thick, crunchy breadcrumb crust.
6. 6Fry the Chicken

   

   Heat oil in a pan and fry the breaded chicken cutlet until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

   Tip: Maintain a medium heat to ensure the chicken cooks through without burning the panko.
7. 7Prepare the wasabi-mayonnaise

   

   In a small glass bowl, combine a tablespoon of mayonnaise with a small amount of wasabi. Mix until well incorporated to create a flavorful, slightly spicy spread for the sandwich.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of wasabi based on your preferred level of heat.
8. 8Apply sauce to the bread

   

   Take two slices of white bread and spread the prepared wasabi-mayonnaise sauce evenly onto the surface of the bread slices.

   Tip: Ensure you spread the sauce all the way to the edges for flavor in every bite.
9. 9Assemble the sandwich

   

   Place the golden-brown fried chicken cutlet onto one of the prepared bread slices. Drizzle a little extra wasabi-mayonnaise sauce over the chicken, then cover with the second slice of bread.

   Tip: Press down gently on the sandwich to help the sauce adhere the chicken to the bread.
10. 10Trim and serve

    

    Once assembled, use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the crusts from all sides of the sandwich. Slice the sandwich in half to serve.

    Tip: Use a serrated bread knife for a cleaner cut without crushing the soft bread.

Storage Instructions

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