Crunchy Oven-baked Chicken Katsu
Satisfy your cravings with Crunchy Oven-baked Chicken Katsu, a delightful dish that perfectly combines crispy textures with tender chicken. This healthy alternative to traditional fried katsu features juicy chicken breasts coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection. Served with a tangy katsu sauce, it’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Experience the irresistible crunch in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup katsu sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko crumbs thoroughly.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot drizzled with katsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg