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Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce

Name: Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in preferred); 1 cup primary starch (rice, couscous, or noodles); 1 can tomatoes or coconut milk; 2 tbsp primary oil or fat; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp primary spice blend; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper

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30 min4480 cal

By ChickenRecipes.ca Team|March 15, 2024

Chicken katsu is the Japanese answer to the breaded chicken cutlet — except the breadcrumb coating uses panko, which creates a crunch that regular breadcrumbs can't match. Chicken breast pounded thin, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, dredged through flour, egg, and panko, then shallow-fried until deep golden. The tonkatsu sauce — Worcestershire, ketchup, soy sauce, and a pinch of sugar — takes 30 seconds to mix. Serve over rice with shredded cabbage dressed in sesame dressing. This is comfort food that travels well across cultures.

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Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

480

Calories

35g

Protein

15g

Fat

31g

Carbs

Fiber4g

Sugar9g

Sodium679mg

Reviews

4.7 / 5 (291 reviews)

Daniel U.

Dec 15, 2025

Great recipe! Even my picky kids loved it.

Nicole P.

Jul 17, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Jessica Y.

Aug 11, 2025

Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.

Ashley N.

May 15, 2025

Great recipe! Even my picky kids loved it.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

15 min

Cook:

15 min

Total:

30 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Medium

Pro Tips

1Most international spices are available at T&T, Adonis, or the international aisle of Loblaws, Metro, and Sobeys.
2Marinating overnight makes a significant difference in flavour penetration — plan ahead when possible.
3Bone-in chicken is preferred for most international recipes because the bones add body and richness to the sauce.

Variations

Swap chicken thighs for drumsticks — they're often cheaper and work in nearly every international recipe.
Vegetarian version: replace chicken with chickpeas or firm tofu for most recipes.
Adjust spice levels freely — start with half the chili/heat components and add more to taste.

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