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Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu

Crispy Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu: Your New Comfort Food Craving

A delightful fusion of crispy chicken and sweet, spicy sauce in Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Slice them in half for even cooking.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Season with a pinch of salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
For the Frying
  • 2 cups Oil High-smoke oil like vegetable or canola.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Dredging Station

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half and season flour with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set up dredging station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Bread Chicken: Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs, and press into panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, honey, gochujang, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat and stir until thickened.
  5. Serve: Drain fried chicken on paper towels, drizzle with sauce, or serve on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating and avoid overcrowding in the pan while frying for best results.

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