Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of Crunchy Oven-baked Chicken Katsu, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese dish. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection, and served with a savory dipping sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish combines delightful textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with one dish for flour, another for beaten eggs, and a third for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Place breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken bakes, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and honey in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pound chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking. For extra crispiness, broil on high for the last minute of baking. Use gluten-free options if desired by substituting flour and panko.